Jean M. La Padula

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New Rochelle, New York 10801

Home 914-***-**** l Cell 914-***-****

acxom7@r.postjobfree.com

License:

Licensed to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State. License No. 325216.

Education:

M.S. Community Health, Long Island University, Dobbs Ferry, New York. 1986.

B.S.N., City College of New York, New York. 1980.

Certificate Medical/Surgical Coder. Lehman College, Bronx, New York. 2015.

Geriatric Scholar Certificate. Consortium of New York Geriatric Education Centers. 2003.

Professional Experience:

Cabrini Of Westchester, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. 10522

2015-2016 Vice President for Home Care

Key executive for the organization’s certified, long term and licensed home care programs, which included a delegated care management department.

Provided oversight and direction of all administrative, professional and fiscal operations of the home care programs, ensuring quality and compliance with all applicable government regulations and program standards.

Provided leadership to effectively deliver outstanding patient care and collaborated with clinical, administrative and executive staff to ensure the growth and success of the agencies.

Evaluated the operational performance of the programs and assists in the development and implementation of the strategic direction.

Analyzed business operations and developed tools and workflow processes to improve clinical quality, workflow, optimize utilization and coordination of resources, and reduce cost and denials.

Organized information/data to identify/explain major trends, problems and causes; analyzed and identified underlying issues. Generated and implemented action plans to achieve long-range goals.

Monitored and maintained contracts for services, ensuring that the written agreement addressed appropriate program regulations and standards.

Designed, developed, implemented and oversaw QA staff to meet the quality and oversight needs of the clinical and operational processes.

Developed budgets (including capital, staffing and operations) and action plans for each program. Monitored expenditures and adjusted operations as appropriate to the environment.

Collaborated with the business development team to develop and coordinate an approach that best positioned the agency services or ideas in the marketplace. Developed a strategic plan for the home care programs and led efforts to build a great home care team.

Amber Court At Home, Westbury N.Y.

2013-2015 Executive Director-Certified Home Health Agency

Developed and submitted agency policies and procedures, Quality Assurance, Infection Control and Cororate Compliance programs for licensure by NYS Department of Health and certification by CMS.

Launched the start-up of this CHHA and maintained responsiblity for the day to day operation of the agency, growing the agency to 90+ patients within 5 months of certification.

Interviewed, hired, oriented, trained, supervised and evaluated all staff.

Managed and oversaw the implementation of the agency’s EMR.

Developed curriculum, content, training materials and schedules in conformity with objectives of the agency to meet agencywide training and educational needs.

Worked collaboratively with the Amber Court Assisted Living Facilities to ensure system-wide quality services.

HHH Home Care, Inc. Bronx, N.Y.

2007-2013 Program Director- Licensed Home Care Services

Responsible for the day to day operation of the agency. Grew agency from 600 patients to 1800 patients, and from 6700 employees to 2400 active employees.

Designed, developed, and implemented systems and work flows to assist staff in meeting productivity standards, regulatory requirements and agency goals.

Promoted and ensured program integrity through adequate oversight of staff functions, data collection, and analysis of operational and analytical reports needed to monitor and track operational efficiency.

Developed new and modified existing curriculum and training programs for inservice and the NYS approved Home Health Aide Training Program.

Conducts daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings with staff to review process issues; attended case manager meetings to review and monitor ongoing cases.

Worked collaboratively with the organization’s long term and manged long term care programs to ensure system-wide quality services.

All Metro Health Care, Mt. Vernon, N.Y.

2004-2011 Per Diem Nurse Educator

Responsible for developing curriculum, content, training materials and teaching schedules in conformity with objectives of the agency.

Conducted orientation, inservices and the NYS approved Home Health Aide Training Program classes as well as annual competency assessment of paraprofesional staff activities.

Merlmax Staffing Limited New Rochelle, N.Y.

2005 - 2007 Vice President

Responsible for the overall operations, day-to-day activity, strategic business planning, and marketing for this staffing agency.

Developed policies & procedures, admission packets, documeentation templates and workflows for licensure by the NYS DOH as a LHCSA.

First Care of New York, Licensed Home Care Service Agency, White Plains, N.Y.

2004 – 2005 Vice President Patient Services

Responsible for the development of agency policy, procedures and Q.I. activities.

Overall responsibility for the agency’s compliance with NYS Regulations.

Planned, managed and evaluated all patient services.

Assisted in the development of the agency’s electronic EMR.

Morningside House Long Term Home Health Agency, Bronx, N.Y.

Morningside At Home Licensed Home Care Service Agency, Bronx, N.Y.

2000 – 2004 Director of Patient Services

Executed the start up of Morningside at Home, LHCSA.

Responsible for the day to day operation of both the LTHHCP and LHCSA.

Development and implementation of agency policies, procedures, annual budget and QI.

Assisted in the design, development and implementation of the agency’s EMR

Developed educational material to meet patient and staff needs.

Barksdale Management Corp., Pelham, N.Y. 10803

1997 - 2000 1997 – 2000 Director of Patient and Client Services

Provided oversight, planning, and direction and coordination of all patient care services.

Overall responsibility for the agency’s Home Health Aide Training Program,

Ensured compliance with JCAHO and NYS Regulations. Chaired the Quality Improvement Committee.

Mary Immaculate Hospital Home Health Agency, Rego Park, N.Y. 11374

1995 - 1997 1995 – 1997 Director of Patient Services

Responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, coordinating patient care services for both the certified and long term home health agencies. Combined, the agencies provided home health services to an average daily census of 2500 patients.

Oversaw 5 area offices.

Participated in the development of policies, programs and agency budget.

Lled the redesign of the agency’s model of care, expanded the role of nurse care manager to include making home visits and proving direct patient care.

Jamaica Hospital Certified Home Health Agency, Jamaica, N.Y. 11433

1995 1995 Director of Patient Services

Planned and directed the daily operations and workflow of this special needs Certified Home Health Agency.

Developed policy and procedures, orientation and QI programs.

Developed and implementated the New Mother and Baby Program.

Home Nursing Association of Westchester, Inc., Tuckahoe, N.Y. 10707

1989 – 1995 Director of Patient Services

1987 – 1989 Supervising Public Health Nurse

Provided clinical oversight for all clinical services of the certified home health agency.

Shared assigned aspects of agency administration with the Executive Director.

Developed, implemented and evaluated policies, procedures and systems relevant to the provision of home health services.

Managed the implementation of the agency’s first electronic information system.

Interviewed, hired, oriented, trained, supervised and evaluated staff.

Montefiore Home Health Agency, Bronx, N.Y. 10467

1986 – 1987 Administrative Nursing Supervisor

1984 – 1986 Home Care Nurse Coordinator

Planned, coordinated, and evaluated home health services.

Participated in the formulation, evaluation and revision of agency programs, and policies.

Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly meetings with staff to monitor ongoing cases.

Participated in patient centered, departmental and interdisciplinary conferences.

Westchester County Department of Health, Eastchester D.O., Tuckahoe, N.Y.

1982 - 1984 1982- 1983 Public Health Nurse

Provided skilled nursing care to patients either in their homes or in the clinic.

Provided care management for home health patients.

Participated in patient centered, departmental and interdisciplinary conferences.

Served as Team Leader, responsible for the team’s overall organization and functioning.

Bronx Municipal Hospital, Bronx, New York

1980 - 1982 Assistant Nursing Care Coordinator, Obstetrics.

1980 Staff Nurse, Obstetrics.

Planned, organized and provided care to obsetetrical patients during antepartum, labor and post partum period.

Provided guidance and direction to other nurses and allied health personnel in rendering patient care.

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