DEBRA SAUNDERS

* **** ***** *****, *******, VA * 3487 (H) 7 57 -242 -6653 (C) 7 57 -641 -7268 acyds9@r.postjobfree.com

professional summary

Well- trained Assisted Living Administrator and nurse offering vast experience in medical operations,

excellent interpersonal communication skills and the organizational savvy to run an assisted living and

memory facility smoothly with experience in transitions of residents from an independent living.

skills

Effective staff coach Project management authority

Planning and development Conflict resolution

Independent judgment and decision making Knowledge of Department of Social Services

statutes and regulations

work history

Mar 2008 - Current

Licensed Assisted Living Administrator

Lake Prince Woods Suffolk, VA

Provided thorough supervision for day- to- day operations of the facility in accordance with set

policies and guidelines.

Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and

procedures.

Organized the department in accordance with state and federal guidelines in order to provide

specified nursing services to meet or exceed the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.

Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and

philosophy.

Recruited, hired, trained and coached on average thirty five new employees per year.

Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.

Developed positive business relationships with organizations in the community, government

regulators, residents, families, and physicians.

Direct liaison between management, clinical staff, and the community.

Revised policies and procedures in accordance with changes in local, state and federal laws.

Assisted Living Director/Clinical Supervisor Apr 2005 - Mar 2008

Lake Prince Woods Suffolk, VA

Developed a system of staff communication that ensured proper implementation of treatment plans

and comprehensive patient care.

Consistently complied with applicable laws and regulations and ensured facility adhered to The

Department of Social Services regulations.

Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff.

Educated staff on state and federal statutes, rules and regulations governing assisted living services.

Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.

Developed a continuing education programs for all staff to increase their knowledge and skills.

Conducted all performance evaluations for staff.

Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and

philosophy.

Mar 2003 - Apr 2005

LPN Supervisor

Lake Prince Woods Suffolk, VA

Charge nurse for Skilled Nursing and supervisor for all nursing line staff.

Consistently complied with applicable laws and regulations and ensured facility adhered to

Medicare regulations.

Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff.

Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.

Senior Coordinator Aug 1997 - Feb 2003

Interim Healthcare Cherry Hill, NJ

Strategically planned methods to achieve operational goals and targets.

Developed and achieved financial and growth goals.

Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.

Supervised and managed the daily activities the clinical team.

Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and

procedures.

Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide

specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.

Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.

May 1986 - Jul 1997

Charge Nurse

St. Mary's Infant Home Norfolk, VA

Established and maintained systems that safely met pediatric long term care needs.

Cared for children with severe mental and physical disabilities.

Trach and ventilator proficient.

Consistently complied with applicable laws and regulations and ensured facility adhered

to Medicaid regulations.

Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.

Investigated, provided and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents,

events and complaints.

Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issues.

Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well

- being.

Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.

education

L PN : N ursing 1975

Camden County Votech Pennsauken, NJ

marketing and sales trained in 2006 and 2007

Attended Sales and Marketing Training with Retirement Dynamics.

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