Administrator Management

Julie A. Thrasher

**** ******* ****., **********, ** 71303 Mailing: P. O. Box 12272, Alexandria LA 71315-2272

Home 318-***-**** Cell 504-***-**** **************@*****.***

& 6540 Avenue A, New Orleans LA 70124

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Through my career in healthcare management, I have successfully dealt with high stress situations resulting in positive outcomes. I am a highly motivated person that works for the betterment of the facility and the residents resulting in a positive bottom line. I have a diversified background of legal, construction and Long Term Care Administration with different facilities. My record for going into facilities with state survey issues, then enforcing policies and procedures which create a positive outcome includes quality of life, decreased complaints as well as securing positive minded personnel. I support all members of the team and direct them to overcome problem areas and work with me to market the facility. I audit and review operations of the facility daily from

financial to care issues. In enjoy taking on new challenges. I left my recent position of 24/7 caregiver for my handicapped ill Mother until she passed away November 17, 2013 and have been working on settling estate.

SKILLS

Strong presentation skills Accomplished leader

Budgeting proficiency Good Marketing skills

Analytical thinker Excellent communication skills

Independent judgment and decision making Promotes positive behavior

WORK HISTORY

07/14-current Sutherland Global Services Alexandria, LA CONSULTANT

Troubleshooting and selling for and to AT&T & Direct TV customers.

08/09-11/13 FULL TIME 24/7 CAREGIVER Alexandria, LA & New Orleans, LA

I was working on rebuilding my home single handed when my Mother became ill then had a major stroke. Began full time care for her in and out of hospitals, nursing facilities for rehab, then hospice.

Duties as Administrator

Administered the day-to-day operation of nursing facilities licensed for 100 beds up to 206 bed facilities.

Negotiated, reviewed and obtained, via written contracts, services of part-time paramedical personnel (i.e., pharmacist, dietitian, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, medical director, attending physicians, etc.)

Prepared annual budgets, planned audit projects, reviewed monthly income and expenses. Prepared daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly written reports.

Handled most of the Human Resources department as I interviewed selected, evaluated, disciplined, and discharged most of the employees. Developed personnel policies consistent with operation of this type of institution and maintained personnel records. Prepared and gave various in-service meetings and conducted daily department head meetings and at least monthly full staff meetings.

Evaluated any capital expense projects which included major supplies, contracts, and additions to facility or remodeling. Put together Scope of Work and evaluated bids while overseeing budget and supervised work of contractors and/or subcontractors.

Marketed facility and set up all Dept. Heads as my Marketing team.

Diligently worked to remain in compliance with all policies and procedures as well as all state and federal regulations.

01/09-07/09 CRESCENT CITY HEALTHCARE CENTER Propriety

Licensed ADMINISTRATOR New Orleans, LA

Interim Administrator of a 200 bed Medicare/Medicaid dually certified facility (average census 70 up to 90) with approximately 70 employees. Increased the census by 20 and brought more services on board in short period of time. Cut costs and increased productivity while improving rating from 2 stars to 3 stars in 6 months.

10/05-01/09 COOK, THRASHER, & ASSOCIATES

Consultant & Management New Orleans, LA

Worked as contractor to rebuild my home after Katrina destroyed it.

05/05-07/05 ST. RITA’S NURSING FACILITY Propriety

Licensed ADMINISTRATOR St. Bernard, LA

Assistant Administrator of a 100 bed Medicare/Medicaid facility (average census 70) with approximately 70 employees. 80 bed skilled unit. Also worked as a consultant for facility. Took month of August off for Leave of Absence to care for ill elderly Mother when Hurricane Katrina hit and destroyed facility.

03/05-05/05 LAKE PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER For-profit

Licensed ADMINISTRATOR Lake Providence, LA

Interim Administrator of a 127 bed Medicare/Medicaid facility dually certified. Trained newly licensed Administrator. Assisted facility going through major fiscal and physical changes.

08/02-03/05 ST. RITA’S NURSING FACILITY Propriety

Licensed ADMINISTRATOR St. Bernard, LA

100 bed Medicare/Medicaid facility (average census 70) 70 employees. 80 bed skilled unit. Worked closely with all Ombudsmen and families to be sure Residents were well cared for. Also worked as a consultant for facility.

10/01-08/02 METAIRIE HEALTHCARE CENTER For-profit

Licensed ADMINSTRATOR Metairie, LA

202 bed Medicare/Medicaid facility (average census 150) 100 employees. 183 bed skilled unit. Worked on revising all staffing to cut budget and be more productive and increase census. Remodeled entire wing.

07/00-07/05 COOK, THRASHER, & ASSOCIATES

Consultant & Management New Orleans, LA

Consult with various government agencies and assist with management of different businesses and/or nursing facilities.

03/99-07/00 IHS OF MARRERO For-profit

Licensed ADMINISTRATOR Marrero, LA

134 bed Medicare/Medicaid facility (average census 130) 130 employees. 16 bed skilled unit. Worked with the courts and Ombudsmen to take care of Residents. Cleared bad survey when taking over as NFA on first visit.

01/97-03/99 PRAYER TOWER REST HOME/ M. MCGREGOR JONES HEALTH CARE CENTER For-profit

Licensed ADMINISTRATOR New Orleans, LA

104 bed Medicare/Medicaid facility (average census 65) 75 employees. 24 bed skilled unit. Cleared fast-track survey within few days of hire due to working behind the scenes as consultant then being hired as Administrator. Next 2 years had deficiency free surveys. Hired Director of Nurses. Evacuated facility for 3 days for Hurricane Gustav

10/95-01/97 COOK, THRASHER, & ASSOCIATES New Orleans, LA

Consultant & Management

Worked as a consultant for various Nursing Facility owners and/or operators in metro New Orleans area

08/95-06/96 MAISON ORLEANS I. For – profit

Licensed ADMINISTRATOR Arabi, LA

156 bed Medicare/Medicaid /VA facility (average census 145) 150 employees. 35 bed skilled unit. Cleaned up facility and residents.

03/94-05/95 EVANGELINE OF ORMOND For – profit Licensed ADMINISTRATOR Destrehan, LA

148 bed Medicare/Medicaid /VA facility (average census 145) 165 employees. 24 bed skilled unit. Increased census and cut expenses. Hired Director of Nursing

03/93-03/94 LUTHERAN HOME of NEW ORLEANS Not for-profit Licensed ADMINISTRATOR New Orleans, LA

206 bed Medicaid /VA facility (average census 204) 200 employees. Terminated all Dept. heads (per corporate) and interviewed and hired Dept. heads. Established better care, cut expenses and increased services and created waiting list.

09/92-03/93 BETHANY HOME OF NEW ORLEANS Not for profit ADMINISTRATOR in Training New Orleans, LA

119 bed Medicaid /VA facility (average census 119) 120 employees. Wrote complete handbook for facility.

EDUCATION

1993 Completed internship and became a Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator in New Orleans, Louisiana.

1990 Graduated from University of New Orleans in top third of class with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Sociology.

1987 Associate of Science degree from Louisiana State University at Alexandria.

GUEST SPEAKER at 2000 National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, Florida, speaking on Hurricane Evacuation of a Nursing Facility.

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