Leslie ECKERT

LPN, BA, CADC, Sr. Director - ARBHS Elwyn

Spring City, PA 19475

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+1-717-***-****

HEALTHCARE professional with 26 years of nursing including 19 years of supervisory/management experience. Solid knowledge of comprehensive nursing care procedures and excellent direct patient care skills. Reputation as a self-directed professional with superior problem solving, communication, and management skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and organizing projects to improve the Quality of Patient Care.

• Public Health Administration • Direct Patient Care (Detox/Rehab)

• Cost Controls/Effectiveness • Policy and Procedures Development

• Records Control/Progress Reports • Patient and Family Communications

• Employee and Physician Relations • Third Party Administration

• State Regulatory Standards • Project Coordination/Management Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

PRN Hospice Nurse

Promedica Heartland Hospice - Reading, PA

March 2021 to Present

Work weekend rotation seeing assigned patients for regular visits as well as sick and dying visits as needed. Training and education given to patients and families as well as recommendations given to facilities to provide the best end of life outcomes. Senior Director

Elwyn - Media, PA

April 2018 to Present

Senior Director of 10 adult behavioral health program in Dauphin, Delaware and Philadelphia counties. Overseeing over 200 employees and 15 direct reports. Develop and foster relationships with colleagues, senior management, board of directors and stakeholders while managing and overseeing a budget of over $1.5 million. Overseeing day to day operations involving physical plant activities and upgrades, staffing challenges including hiring, training, disciplining and termination if necessary. Working closely with HRBP to engage staff and adopt policies for the good of the division. Managing monthly and daily reporting as required along with EHR input and data management. LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Springfield Senior Commons - Springfield, PA

November 2018 to April 2021

Provide nursing support to a Personal Care Home setting, managing staff, obtaining physician orders, working directly in Point Click Care to manage day to day nurses notes, MARs, medication administration, and vital sign collection. Report all changes in condition for a specified time period. Talk with residents and families to provide the best quality of care. Wound assessment and dressing changes. Complete incident reports in house as well as state reportable. Complete RASPS and DME as necessary. LPN, PRN

Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill - Pottsville, PA

2010 to December 2019

LPN working in multiple capacities in Assisted Living including supervisory position, medication administration, treatments and personal care/hygiene for the residents on a PRN basis. LPN, BA, CADC, Program Director

White Deer Run at Blue Mountain - Kempton, PA

2013 to April 2018

Campus Director and Nursing Supervisor for 20 bed Residential Rehab. Provide supervision for 15 employees. Actively involved in the daily operations of the facility including admissions, clinical programming, medical excellence, financial decisions, and building maintenance. Work closely with all departments including maintenance, transportation, nursing, clinical and dietary. Foster relationships with Single County Authorities, referents, marketing team and families. Provide optimal patient care by providing their medical, psychiatric, emotional and spiritual needs. Maintain all licensure and accreditation requirements.

LPN, Nursing Coordinator

New Perspectives at White Deer Run - Lebanon, PA

2010 to 2013

Coordinator for 7 patient Detox and 28 bed Residential Rehab. Provide supervision for 9 staff members. Active involvement in the admissions department as well as working with behavioral technicians, drivers, cooks and utilization review. Encourage patients to communicate their needs and find a solution. Foster relationships between patients and their families. Assess implemented prescription medications for resident; suggest changes for care. Provide a good working relationship with facility physician and clinical team to provide optimal patient care.

LPN, Lead Nurse

White Deer Run at Blue Mountain - Kempton, PA

2008 to 2010

Provided excellent work environment for staff. Supervised 5 full-time staff members while limiting staff turnover. Maintaining open communication between all departments. Originating and completing monthly QI reports. Maintaining and adhering to state regulations with no deficiencies. Maintaining budgetary guidelines in pharmacy, lab and medical supplies. LPN, Intake Coordinator/Utilization Review

White Deer Run at Blue Mountain - Kempton, PA

2007 to 2008

Assess patients for admission. Appropriateness and desire for treatment. Required ability for keen assessment skills and knowledge of insurance. Provided excellent communication within the clinical team, SCA, referral sources and marketing. Most importantly the development and maintenance of the Amtrak referral source through their EAP. Developed knowledge of ASAM and PCPC criteria. Knowledge of precertification and stay review.

LPN, Staff Nurse

White Deer Run at Blue Mountain - Kempton, PA

2006 to 2007

Worked day/evening shift rotation. Admissions and assessments. Medication administration. Specimen collection. Injections including vaccinating staff for influenza annually. Working closely with doctor. Transcribing orders and working with pharmacy to fill medication orders. Completing disability paperwork. Working closely with the clinical team for optimal patient outcomes. LPN, Office Nurse

Pottsville Internists Associates - Pottsville, PA

1996 to 2006

LPN in an extremely busy physicians office. Consisting of 16 physicians and 2 physician assistants. Duties include, but were not limited to direct patient contact and contact with families. Contact with other physicians, pharmacists and nursing/office staff. Working closely with physicians in the practice doing examinations and procedures. Phlebotomy. EKG. Cardiac monitoring. Coumadin clinic. Ordering medical supplies and medications. Answering phones as well as proper phone etiquette. General office duties as necessary.

EMPLOYMENT HONORS

• Employee of the quarter; 2nd quarter 2010

• Employee of the quarter; 2nd quarter 2006

• Vital Few Award winner 2012

Education

BA in Behavioral Health Studies

Alvernia University - Reading, PA

May 2016

LPN in Practical Nursing

Schuylkill Training and Technology - Frackville, PA September 1989 to August 1991

High school diploma in Business

Blue Mountain High School - Orwigsburg, PA

1980

Nursing Licenses

PN

Expires: June 2022

State: PA

Skills

• Communication Skills (10+ years)

• LPN

• Staff Nurse

• Supervising Experience

• Behavioral Health

• Experience Administering Injections

• Phlebotomy

• Patient Care

• Behavioral Health

• Patient Care

• Phlebotomy

• Transcription

• Medical Office Experience

• Nurse Management

• Vital Signs

• Medication Administration

• Triage

Military Service

Branch: Navy

Service Country: United States

Rank: E5

January 2000 to May 2011

Trained in emergency treatment of casulaties in the field, field hospital, and Naval Hospital. Assisted with deployment readiness at Naval Readiness Comand in Allentown, PA Commendations:

Navy and Marine Corp Meritorious Service Medal

Certifications and Licenses

CADC

July 2020 to July 2022

LPN

PCHA

August 2021 to Present

Personal Care Home Administrator Certification

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