Mary-Therese (Terri) VanderLaan

acwwc8@r.postjobfree.com 792 Webber Court Linden, MI 48451 810-***-****

Objectives

To obtain a full time position in at healthcare setting utilizing my knowledge of medical nursing, sales and marketing that I have learned throughout my extensive career in nursing.

Leadership skills to manage large group of people

People skills to have employees/clients work together to obtain maximum results

Fair and ethical individual that practices integrity at all levels

Good listening skills for both client and employee

Prompt follow through skills so positive results are accomplished

Education

Michigan State University- Nursing Home Administrator Certification-May 2000

Baker College Flint, MI- Associates Degree in Business-June 1991

Flint Osteopathic Hospital Flint, MI- NAPNES Certificate- 1981

Mercy School of Practical Nursing Cadillac, MI- LPN Degree-August 1976

Skills

Progressive knowledge of medicine as it has changed throughout the years.

Ability to educate and discuss end of life issues with families and staff.

Able to individualize care plans as needed for disease progression.

Assist in open communication with team members for best outcomes.

Very open minded, non-judgmental approach to speaking with people about end of life issues.

Good pharmaceutical knowledge to educate re: end of life progression.

Experience

Argentine Care Center- 9051 Silver Lake Road, Linden, MI 48451- Charge Nurse March 2015 to present.

Homewood Village G-4444 West Court Street, Flint, MI 48532- Health and Wellness Coordinator November 2014.

ATIGroup 3419 Pierson Place, Flushing, MI 48433- Service Support Specialist- December 2013. This was temporary employment to assist in maternity leave.

Prestige Pointe 4137 E. Cook Road, Grand Blanc, MI 48439- Director of Community Care and Director of Clinical Care. Also responsible for sales, marketing, care of present residents and hiring, training of staff according to company and State regulations. I held the same position twice. November 2009 and 2012.

Lutheran Homes of Michigan Frankenmuth, MI – Process Improvement Coordinator at Corporate level. Educated staff on sales and marketing, along with day to day operations of Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities within the organization. August 2011

Advanced Professional Home Health Care, 1787 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 Community Education Liaison January 2008. Brought census back to competitive level within the counties of Genesee, Livingston, Lapeer and North Oakland counties by calling on all physicians, hospital discharge planners, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) Social Workers, Assisted Living and Adult Foster Care facilities and building relationships with their primary decision makers.

Other Relevant Employment:

In my career, I have held the following different positions:

LPN- Medical Surgical floor, Office Nurse, Staff nurse in SNF, Private Duty Nurse, Chemotherapy Nurse Administrator, Clinical Instructor for CENA Program both at Adult Education and through Genesee Area Skill Center, MDS Coordinator, PPS Coordinator, Medical Records Department Manager, Assistant Nursing Home Administrator, Nursing Home Administrator, just to name a few. I did advance my knowledge and skills as the healthcare industry changed by adding degrees and doing many different positions when requested.

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