Erika Parrish
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**** (Cell)
Nursing Home Administrator - Executive Director
Skilled Nursing Facility Long-Term Care
Accomplished and self-motivated Healthcare Management and Training
Professional with over 15 years of comprehensive experience. Background
includes extensive leadership experience in planning and process
improvement efforts aiming to deliver excellence in operational efficiency
and ensure the highest level of quality patient care. Possess certification
and licensure necessary to adhere to a myriad of state and federal laws and
regulations. Seeking an Administrator or Executive Director position at a
skilled nursing facility, assisted living or at a continuing care
retirement community.
Core Competencies
Presentation Skills Strategic & Logistics Training & Development
Patient Care & Planning Regulatory Compliance
Satisfaction Conflict Resolution Process Improvements
Scheduling & Labor Control Budgeting & Cost Control Relationship Development
Creative Problem Solving Team Building &
Mentoring
Professional Experience
THE POINTE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER - WEBSTER, TX 2008 -
Present
Director of Staff Development/ Administrator in Training
Deliver patient care including supervision and management of 95 licensed
and non-licensed personnel. Implement and monitor standards and practice
guidelines regarding Infection Control, Bowel and Bladder program, and
Resident & Employee Health. Review monthly consolidated orders for
accuracy. Serve as a Case Manager for workplace injuries. Coordinate
statistical information to complete weekly IDT, 802, 672, and monthly QA
reports.
. Provide orientation and initial training of staff; use assessment and
design strategies to develop and provide continuing education services
specific to the needs of the facility
. Teach Basic Life Support and trainer of new DSDs for five facilities
. Maintain capable and cohesive staff through appreciation and
recognition of excellent performance
. Established policy and procedure for the AED, including best practices
. Formulated plan of corrections to rectify deficiency citations
. Prepared legal waivers for families wishing to go against medical
advice
Administrator in Training
Completed 1000 hours of hands-on training; gained familiarity in the
Standard of Practice for Administrators. Obtained knowledge and skill in
Leadership, Management, Human Resources, Physical Environment & Atmosphere,
Resident Care & Quality of Life, and Finance.
. Achieved regulatory requirements competency for all departments within
the facility
. Gained significant competency in how to manage each department on a
daily basis
INNOVATIVE SENIOR CARE - Houston, TX 2005 - 2007
Personal Touch Coordinator
Oversaw daily operations of the Personal Care Assistance program, comprised
of seven assisted living facilities. Effectively managed and mentored 65
employees. Scheduled and participated in job fairs in order to recruit new
personnel; managed all facets of hiring from screening to selection and
induction. Maintained updated and detailed client filed. Generated month-
end closing, projection, productivity and profit reports.
. Handled all company training program planning; ensured employees'
compliance with all employment laws and educated them on how to handle
the resolution of employment issues
. Managed patient relations, including admissions assessments and
creation of personal service plans
. Traveled to Austin to restructure their companion services
. Implemented a new clocking system eliminating the need for office
staff to be present to check in personnel and managed staffing hours
meticulously reducing labor hours resulting in significant company
savings
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NORMAL RHYTHM - Houston, TX 2001 - 2005
Owner/CPR & First Aid Instructor
Managed daily company operations including vendor relations, cash flow
management and marketing initiatives. Instructed and trained clients on CPR
and First Aid; used humor to keep classes interesting and conveyed
information in a simple, easy-to-understand manner.
. Secured all 7 of the Hampton Assisted Living properties as clients in
the Houston area by word of mouth.
THE HAMPTON AT PEARLAND - Pearland, TX 1999 - 2002
Wellness Nurse
Directly supervised all care provision and coordination of healthcare needs
within the community. Prepared schedules for 30 Care Associates; trained
them on medication supervision. Ensured accuracy of patient medications.
Education & Certifications
. Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, University of Houston Clear
Lake - Houston, TX, 2003
. LNFA-Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator, License #11013 (2014)
. CALM-Certified Assisted Living Manager (2013)
. Long Term Care Administration, Midland College (2012)
. RAC-CT-Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified, AANAC (2012)
. Basic Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association,
ID#121******** (2001)
. Licensed Vocational Nurse, San Jacinto College South, License #173245
(1999)
Professional & Community Involvement
. Member, American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination (2012-
present)
. Member, American Heart Association, (2001-Present)
. Chairman, Ordinance Committee, City of Brookside Village, TX (2012)
. Chaplain, Women's Axillary-American Legion Post 490 (2009)
. President, South Main Speakers-Toastmasters International Club #8609
(2008)
Computer Technology
. Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
. Point Click Care