Debra Babb, LPN, GN, BAS
***** *********** ****, *** ***, Land O Lakes, FL 34639
Home: 813-***-**** email: ***************@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Health administration professional with an ambitious career path in healthcare services, as well as a strong desire to learn
and grow long term with an organization that will utilize my abilities to their fullest.
SKILLS
Strengths include policy setting, project management, budget control, vendor/physician relations, human resources,
process improvements, program development, education, marketing, and facility expansion. Well regarded as a dynamic
group motivator and performance coach with proven accomplishments in the areas of organizational and leadership
assessment, workforce competency training, recruitment and retention, in-service training, and workshop development.
Improved practices, services and operations by designing and implementing procedures to evaluate, as well as improve
care within an assigned department.
learn and positively accepts criticism.
Provide high quality nursing care and
unparalleled patient service.
Knowledge of Hospice/Medicare/Medicaid
compliance and requirements.
Noted for strong assessment and critical thinking
skills.
Ambitious and career minded with a
compassionate and professional personality.
Exceptional organizational and time
management skills with attention to detail.
Creative problem solver and leader, adept at
managing projects while effectively delegating and
Formal training in Evidence Based Practice
providing support, as well as promoting a cohesive
Planning and Research.
team environment.
Effective management style that is able to bring
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
the best out of her staff.
with strong and effective management abilities.
Often called a "Jane of all Trades", eager to
E D U C AT I O N
Masters of Science in Health Administration 2017
Begin in September, Southern New Hampshire University
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing 2015
NCLEX Test Date 4/26/15, GPA 3.1, Galen College of Nursing
Six Sigma White Belt Certification (Yellow Belt in Progress) 2015
Aveta Business Institute
LPN Supervisory Certificate 2014
30-Hours, Care2Learn
Bachelors of Applied Science in Health Services Administration 2013
Cum Laude, GPA 3.68, St. Petersburg College
Practical Nursing Diploma 2010
Honors, GPA 3.79, Keiser Career College
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Clinical Aesthetician and Massage Therapist 2002
Honors, GPA 3.9, Humanities School of Therapy
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lead Intake Specialist, Gulfside Hospice, Land O Lakes, FL 2014-Present
Lead facilitator for the Intake Department with oversight for smooth operations. Act as a Clinical Liaison to hospitals, as
needed. Work closely with executive management to ensure Hospice guidelines are met and within compliance. At the
front lines of the referral process to educate the community on hospice and home health care services.
Admissions Clinical Coordinator, HPH Hospice, Hudson, FL 2012-2014
Coordinate admissions with physicians, hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities for a smooth
transition to hospice service. With the Regional Director, determine patient’s appropriateness for services consistent with
service policies and admission criteria. Work with community physicians in obtaining appropriate documentation to
support the admission. Act as a Clinical Liaison to hospitals, as needed. At the front lines of the referral process to
educate the community on hospice and home health care services.
Private Hire/Home Care Nurse, Floral City, FL 2010-2013
Private Hire Nurse for patients in the Floral City, FL area. Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and
implement nursing care plans. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled patients. Educate patients
on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Education & Marketing Manager, 3D-Beauty International, Inc., Tustin, CA. 2005-2010
Head of the Education and Marketing department for a large, $10 million professional beauty supply company. Right
hand person to the VP of Operations. Leader and Supervisor to 20 Marketers and Educators throughout the U.S. and Asia.
Initiated and conducted bi-annual competency evaluations to ensure education programs were properly executed.
Designed and implemented innovative salon marketing and education strategies. Developed training materials using
standard instructional design and evidence based practice with state of the art and multimedia techniques. Conducted
needs assessment to identify educational priorities and needs among diverse audiences interested in salon education and
marketing. Participated in activities as a technical expert and focal point for education, training, and business awareness.
Coordinated all trades shows, where presentations were performed to up to 200 people in one sitting. Maintained
marketing budgets, as well as forecasts and trends. Acted as the Creative Manager for all company marketing and design.
Services & Operations Manager, Ultima Skin Therapy Center, Clearwater, FL 2001-2005
Managed a large, upscale skin therapy center and salon with a small online marketplace, including Supervisor to 10
employees. Handled all staffing, payroll, inventory, and budget needs. Ran the day to day operations of the center.
Worked with patients in ensuring their plan of care and needs were met.