LNFA #8890, State approved Preceptor, Certified ALF Administrator
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AARON S. PETRUS, LNFA
Texas License #****
Kerrville, TX 78028
Phone: 512-***-**** (C)
Email: *********@****.***
SUMMARY
Dynamic Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator (LNFA) and Assisted Living Director with 16 years of experience; possessing a strong background in leadership, human resources and employee relations. I have excellent communication skills, a strong attention to detail, the knowledge to create and successfully direct teams, and the ability to build trusting relationships with various constituencies. These skills enable me to quickly gain the confidence of employees, residents, family members and the community in order to develop strong relationships within all levels of the organization; resulting in quality patient care, excellent customer service, and streamlined operations.
CAREER HISTORY
River Point of Kerrville Assisted Living and Memory Care November 2015-Present
Director of Community Relations, Sales, & Marketing
Responsibilites include attaining and Maintaining 95% occupancy.
Building relationships with Community Business and Physician Services
Educating and training on Montessori Based Memory Care Program
Organizing and overseeing events at River Point of Kerrville and in the Local Community to ensure successful representation of River Point at all times
The Manor Residence - Mexia, TX February 2015 - April 2015
Interim Administrator
Responsible for preparing the Facility and Staff for a Change of Ownership Survey including implementing and training staff on new Policies/Procedures and systematic changes of new owners
Responsible for receiving bids and negotiating pricing for facility renovations
Cross Country Health and Rehab - Brownwood, TX October 2014 - December 2014
Administrator
Responsible for overall day to day operations of facility, to include preparing the proper documentation and educating the staff on the CHOW Survey Process
Czech Catholic Home for the Aged - Hilge, TX June 2014 - September 2014
Interim Administrator
Responsible for implementing the Policies and Procedures and system change-over of the facility's new owners
Hale Center Nursing and Rehabilitation – Hale Center, TX April 2014 – June 2014
Interim Administrator
Assisted new owners in transitioning a newly-purchased Texas acquisition, and prepared the facility for CHOW survey.
Kindred / Merrit Search Group – Ft. Worth, Texas September 2013 – January 2014
Interim Administrator at 155 bed facility; maintaining a total census of 125–130 residents, including 33–40 Medicare/Managed Care
Accepted position at facility that had just received 4 IJ tags in abuse and neglect and failure to report. All tags were cleared on first attempt, within 30days, to retrospectively take effect on the date monetary penalties were to start, resulting in no loss of revenue
Southwest Long Term Care – Kerrville, Texas / August 2012 – May 2013
Advanced Healthcare Solutions – Keller, Texas
Administrator of a 150 bed facility running 25-35 Medicare in Kerrville, TX and transferred to Heritage House of Keller in Keller, TX to open a new 120 bed facility to prepare and assist with their CHOW
Increased Keller census from 91 total census with 4 Medicare, to a total census of 119 with 27 Medicare within the first 90 days
Kleberg County Nursing and Rehab – Kingsville, Texas January 2012 - April 2012
Administrator
Assisted in improving Annual Survey in an outdated facility from 20+ deficiencies to 7, most of which were environmental, not quality of care or quality of life tags.
Helped to improve employee morale in multiple departments.
Facilitated plans to refurbish facility and increase census; while ensuring financial success along with improvements in quality of care
Lexington Place Nursing and Rehab – Aransas Pass, Texas July 2010 - February 2012
Began employment with a -$26,000 net income as of August 2010, and along with a rebuilding team, managed a profit of over $200,000 before December 31st of the same year.
Rebuilt a strong, effective team and managed refurbishment on 170 beds, both through the budget and capital improvements in our organization.
Advanced Healthcare Solutions – El Paso, Texas May 2010 – July 2010
(Merritt Search Group)
Interim Administrator at Vista Ridge Nursing and Rehab in El Paso, TX
Assisted Regional Director of Operations in stabilizing a troubled facility, building and maintaining employee relations, and meeting fiscal responsibilities in a difficult market.
South Congress Care and Rehabilitation – Austin, Texas June 2008 – April 2010
Administrator
Provided leadership and direction for a 170 bed Dually Certified Nursing Community, ensuring adherence to specific budgets, improved customer service outcomes, and improved resident care.
Improved facility and departmental operations through review and hiring of department heads and employee performance.
Improved Texas Department of Health Annual Surveys for the community; significantly reducing the number of deficiencies as well as the scope and severity of any deficiencies.
Developed trusting relationships with the Program Director and surveyors at the local DADS office with monthly visits and a strong commitment to continuously improve and strive for excellence.
Victory Gardens – Frisco, Texas October 2006 - February 2008
Administrator
Ensured high census and budget excellence and exceeded customer expectations, resulting in improved resident care results. Established strong ties with hospital case managers, implemented customer service initiatives and led renovation teams to improve and adapt to our competitors' level in a 120 bed facility with a Medicare Reimbursement Model.
Improved customer service scores through direct interaction with residents/family members, resulting in a reduction of customer service complaints and maintained excellent expense management.
The Park in Plano – Plano, Texas January 2006 - October 2006
Secured a census of 112 - 115 residents for my tenure and ensured quality of care and culture change.
Strong expense control and fiscal responsibilities were met and exceeded during my employment
Provided a work environment that promoted strong teamwork and support during the transitional phases.
F.E. Deere Inc. – Corpus Christi, Texas October 1999 – Jan 2006
Maintained various duties such as Administrator of Sinton Manor, Westwood Manor, and River Ridge, negotiated contracts, established census, and completed/managed labor and expense budgets.
Team player that would help out wherever needed within the organization.
References upon request.
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