Nursing Home Administrator/Executive Director

Barbara A. Overmann

**** ****** ****** ******* ** 66216

913-***-**** acrpb3@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator State of Kansasand Missouri

Achievements include Excellent Survey Outcomes and Customer Satisfaction Results, Honored as Activity Director of the Year, Instructor of the Basic Activity Directors Certification Course, Kansas City Kansas Community College 1981-2001

Proven management skills as evidenced by proficient staffing schedules, job coaching, budget analysis, documentation requirements, volunteer programs, resident council management, public relations materials i.e. newsletters, fliers

Extensive resident centered care experience including neighborhood designs and implementation

SUMMARY OF SPECIALIZED TRAINING & EDUCATION

Board of Directors Service Missouri League of Nursing

Nationally Certified Activity Consultant National Certification Council of Activity Professionals

Bachelor of Science Degree University of Central Missouri

Nurse Aide Training Life Care Centers of America

Relevant Work Experience

Department Manager

2013 to present Sharon Lane Health Services

Lead resident centered care initiatives including activity programming and neighborhood coordination.

Outcomes… implemented the process of creating neighborhoods within the facility including house/neighborhood names, neighborhood ambassadors and bi-monthly neighborhood meetings. Department team placed 2nd in Statewide Culture Change Video Contest. Activity calendars are made weekly vs. monthly based on resident input. Number of active volunteers has increased by 50% to date.

Memory Care Wellness Director

2012 to 2013 Lifetime Wellness, LTD

Direct a comprehensive recreational program based on the six dimensions of “Wellness” for a unique memory care community.

Outcomes… new intergenerational programs, increased dementia life skills programming i.e. folding laundry, setting tables, rolling silverware; new venues for recreational outings, timely completion of activity assessments, care plans, and progress notes. Implemented specialized Wellness Campaigns such as Great Outdoors Month, National Senior Health & Fitness Day, and National Nutrition Month.

Activity Manager

2007 – 2012 The Groves Retirement Community

Provide overall direction for recreation programming including a 300 bed skilled nursing unit with specialized dementia units, assisted and independent living.

Outcomes… timely completion of activity assessments, care plans and MDS documentation, developed programs for community participation i.e. exercise/fitness opportunities for the public, large annual events such as Fall Harvest Fest, Apples and Autos, Neighborhood Halloween, Indoor Walking and Big Band Series. Created resident volunteer program for high functioning dementia residents known as “The Happy Helpers.”

Director of Quality Living

2006 - 2007 Glennon Place

Implement public relations and marketing programs aimed at reaching and maintaining occupancy goals for a skilled nursing and residential care center located in historic Northeast Kansas City.

Outcomes…Maintained targeted census, after hours tour program, offered exceptional resident transportation services to doctor’s appointments, shopping, etc.; active resident council coordinating fundraising endeavors, developed relationships with community agencies - Don Bosco Center, St. John’s Senior Center, and The Housing Authority of Kansas City, MO.

Administrator

2001-2002 Parkway Care Home

Manage the day to day operations of a 48 bed skilled nursing center

Outcomes…Met established census goals, conducted daily rounding program with the director of nursing, directed and maintained a quality management team, managed survey process for complaint and annual survey, led investigations as needed, worked with business office manager to collect on aging accounts. Performed routine sales calls.

198*-****-** years Activity Director Experience at Overland Park Nursing & Rehab

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