Denise Gray

Executive Director Shelby, OH ***** aduvym@r.postjobfree.com +1-702-***-****

I have worked in the Health Care field for over 35 years in a vast number of positions with many different types of skills. These skills assist me on a daily basis in the top quality, dignified, respectful manor that is so important to our Residents, staff and families. My most recent position was the Executive Director at The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Carson City Nevada. This community challenged me in many different ways. I am skilled in communicating, organizing and solving problems to raise the stature and rankings of our health care community, along with great marketing and sales skills. I also have an abundance of training in Memory care as I have been involved for over 25 years and have helped the Alzheimer's Association from starting support groups to opening 2 new support organizations.

Core Qualifications

Excellent proficiency in budget management

Strong knowledge of OSHA safety procedures and regulations

Superior familiarity with regulations and laws regarding assisted living facility operation

Exceptional communication skills with residents, staff, family and vendors

Outstanding motivational and leadership skills

High ability to design and implement marketing efforts

Good analytical and time management skills

I have been very involved and have done many presentations on Alzheimer's along with hosting a support group in this community and reaching out throughout the Southwest.

Work Experience

Clinic Director

Acadia Healthcare - Mansfield, OH

October 2020 to Present

Oversee and operate an OTP clinic

Medication and counseling for OTP

Manage payroll, oversee budget, oversee productivity and patient experiences

Executive Director

Joshua Springs- Bullhead City Az

March 2019- Oct. 2020

OperationS

Operated a 34 bed memory care and assisted Mohave County with3 more local memory care.

Covid Specialist for Mohave County Waterford Senior Living

Waterford Assisted Living

August 2018- March 2019

Operations

Executive Director

Five Star Senior Living - Carson City, NV

February 2017 to July 2018

Operate and assisted in training for a 40 bed memory care.

I was in charge of direct operations from Sales, to budgeting along with hiring and training all staff. When I arrived in this community we were very challenged with staff turnover, very low census at 63% occupied and the community was running over 25% a month over budget.

In the year I was there I was able to fill all the key directors' positions along with retaining our care staff with strong, skillful individuals. At the beginning of July 2018 our community was 100% occupied with a waiting list of 10 along with running 5,000.00 dollars a month under budget a monthly revenue gain of over 100,000 dollars. This was the largest increase in any building in the Five Star Senior living company.

Executive Director

Enlivant Inc - Bullhead City, AZ May 2016 to January 2017

Direct Operations and manage all Directors. Train, educate and provide tools for a strong managerial team.

Direct screening, hiring and evaluations.

Assure scheduling coverage for all departments, within our budget guidelines and usually ran about 7,000 dollars below budget.

Conduct periodical evaluations of the Residents and practical care needs and perform changes as needed with Clinical Director, which grew our revenue 5 to 6 thousand dollars a month.

Ensured accuracy and currency of all personnel paperwork necessary for state regulations. Worked with and maintained 100% occupied during my employment with this community.

Executive Director

Prestige Assisted Living - Henderson, NV December 2015 to May 2016

Directed screening, hiring, and evaluation of all facility staff.

Assured scheduling coverage for all departments and shifts.

Conducted periodic evaluations of resident practical care and health needs.

Performed periodic review and coordination of Resident Service Plans.

Ensured accuracy and currency of all personnel paperwork.

While working in this community our census grew 20% in 6 months and stayed 100% occupied until I left in May 2016. We grew our revenue by 59,000 a month and ran 3,000 dollars under budget for months.

Expression's Director

Prestige Care, Inc - Henderson, NV October 2011 to December 2014

I was the Memory care Director, and I managed a small Alzheimer's unit and I do all the care giving training along with scheduling, care plans, presentations and outreach. I am also a large part of the administration staff. We do our own Human Resources and in house training. I am also a big advocate for Alzheimer's and other cognitive disorders.

our legal hold area and as unit secretary

Summerlin Hospital - Las Vegas, NV

September 2004 to January 2011

- Las Vegas, NV

I assisted the Nurses with care, gave care, and helped stock emergency room along with transporting patients. I also worked in our legal hold area and as unit secretary.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Riverside Hospital - Columbus, OH September 2003 to May 2004

I assisted the nurses and took care of the patients providing them with the care they needed.

Restorative Aide

CNA

April 2000 to August 2003

Patient Care Assistant

El Jen - Las Vegas, NV

August 1994 to March 2000

Las Vegas, NV

Assisted Residents with their daily care. I also helped provide therapy.

Evergreen Hospital - Kirkland, WA

Patient Care Assistant/ CNA 8/1994 to 3/2000

Assisted the nurses with all patient care activities along with helping the therapist with tasks.

Education

2020 to Jan. 2024

Certified Dementia Practitioner

Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration

Ashford University - Clinton, IA

2014

Diploma

Meadowdale High School

June 1984

Skills

•SCHEDULING (4 years)

•PROJECT MANAGEMENT

•TRAINING (4 years)

•CPR

•CPR CERTIFICATION

•Assisted Living

•Nursing Home

•Non-Profit

•Home Health

•Strategic Planning

•budget

•Marketing

•Word

•Alzheimer's Care

•Calendar Management

•Caregiving

•Dementia Care

•Memory Care

•Personal Assistant Experience

•Program Development

•Senior Care

•Budgeting

•Employee Orientation

•Event Planning

•Financial Report Writing

•Fundraising

•Home Care

•Hospital Experience

•Human Resources

Certifications and Licenses

Certified Dementia Practitioner

January 2020 to January 2024

CPR

Additional Information

Skills

Talented interviewer Organized calendar management

Effective staff coach Qualified daily living activity assistant

Project management authority Patient and Family advocacy authority

Strong presentation skills Promotes positive behavior

Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge Independent judgment and decision making

Patient-focused care Quality Improvement competency

Trustworthy companion Supervisory training

Adaptive to changing environments planning and development

Program development Staff training/development

Patient evaluation/intervention Employee scheduling

Professional bedside manner Med. Tech Certified

CPR certification/First Aide Customer service oriented

Organized calendar management Exceptional interpersonal communication

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