Administrative Assistant
Resume:
CYNTHIA VAN NOSTRAND
Oxford, FL 34484
Mobile: 954-***-****
E-mail: ******************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over thirty years of diverse financial management and business operations experience with leading employers in the healthcare industry and not-for-profit entities.
AREAS OF STRENGTH/EXPERTISE
Results-driven organizational leadership • High ethical standards • Quality and process improvement skills Excellent training and people skills • Decisive and cost-efficient • Motivator Team worker/leader • Implementation of procedures and financial controls PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Village Veranda ($6 million for profit) July 2024 to present Lady Lake, Florida
Administrative Assistant
Responsible for administrative aspects including assisting with human resources, billing and the concierge area. Accomplishments:
• Successful organization of the administrative files, executive conference room, and concierge area.
• Improved communications of the concierge area with the operational departments. UF Health Central Florida ($434 million not for profit) Jan 2024 to Apr 2024 Leesburg, Florida
UF Medical Group Manager
Responsible for administrative aspects of the Medical Group. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church ($5 million not for profit) Jun 2013 to Jan 2024 Wildwood, Florida
Director of Operations / Business Manager
Directed the operations of the entire parish, including finances and human resources. Reported to the Pastor / Diocese of Orlando
Accomplishments:
• Successful development of the operational infrastructure of the church and three offsite outreach locations.
• Facilitated the growth of the organizational structure from four team members to twenty-eight team members. Central Florida Health Alliance ($1 billion not for profit) Feb 2008 to Jun 2013 The Villages Regional Hospital and Leesburg Regional Medical Center The Villages, Florida and Leesburg, Florida
Business Development and Operations Manager / Senior Planning & Business Development Analyst Prepared various analyses and identified system and process opportunities utilizing various computer systems. Reported to the Vice President / Chief Operations Officer / Chief Clinical Officer Accomplishments:
• Actively participated in the Board and Committee meetings of the Cardiovascular Co-Management Company.
• Communicated payment, cost, and utilization trends to management to refine operations and financial profitability. CYNTHIA VAN NOSTRAND
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Hospice of Marion County, Inc. ($27 million not for profit) Dec 2006 to Jan 2008 Ocala, Florida
Finance and Accounting Manager
Directed the financial operations of five entities and supervised ten staff, including payroll, accounts payable, billing, and collection. Reported to the CFO.
Accomplishment:
• Identified opportunities for improvement and implemented processes that led to improved financial results. Holy Cross Hospital, Inc. - Medical Group ($75 million not-for-profit dept.) Jan 2005 – May 2006 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Controller/Director
Planned, directed, and organized all aspects of the practice finance department. Directed financial accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial and statistical information. Reported to Administrator. Accomplishment:
• Initiated an analysis of all balance sheet accounts to ensure the accuracy of financial statements. Children’s Home Society ($120 million not for profit) Jan 2003 – Jan 2005 Dania, Florida
Regional Director of Finance
Prepared the divisional budgets. Monitored financial and operational issues, determined areas for improvement, and made appropriate recommendations. Reported to Regional VP of Operations. Accomplishment:
• Directed five divisions in the development of a financial plan. Assisted the region in attaining a surplus. PhyTrust, Ltd. ($48 million MSO), Sunrise, Florida Aug 1999 – Nov 2002 Controller/Accounting Manager
Directed the financial operations of eleven business entities including inter-company transactions, banking, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and software services. Reported to CFO. Accomplishment:
• Assisted in the implementation process of an OLAP database system through IT. Foundation Health ($450 million in sales), Sunrise, Florida Sept 1998 – Aug 1999 Director of Accounting Operations
Directed all accounting operations. Reported to CFO. Accomplishment:
• Initiated a claims audit function to ensure proper payment of claims payable and compliance with an established level of internal control.
United Healthcare of Florida ($1 billion in sales), Sunrise, Florida Nov 1997 – Sept 1998 Finance Manager
Directed the financial reporting and analysis. Reported to Finance Director. Accomplishment:
• Facilitated an information system enhancement utilizing COSMOS (medical tracking) that increased the accuracy of the inpatient medical expense liability on a national level. CYNTHIA VAN NOSTRAND
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Prime Care Health Agency ($5 million home health agency), Miami, Florida Jul 1995 – Nov 1997 Director of Financial Services/Controller
Directed all financial operations and supervised five staff, including insurance verification, payroll, accounts payable, billing, and collection. Reported to the President. Accomplishments:
• Key role in the collection of over $200,000 in accounts receivable over 150 days old in a six-month time frame.
• Directed information system modifications that increased billing and payroll operating efficiencies by 50%. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of New Jersey ($15 million revenues) May 1992 – Jun 1995 Business Operations Manager
Managed the financial operations and supervised twenty-five staff, including insurance verification, admissions, billing, and collection. Reported to the CFO.
Accomplishments:
• Streamlined the referral/admissions process, decreasing the turnaround time by 400%.
• Reduced accounts receivable days outstanding by 25% in the first year, increasing cash collections by over
$2,000,000.
MID-ATLANTIC HEALTH GROUP, INC. (parent) Jan 1985 – May 1992 Monmouth Chemical Dependency Treatment Center (subsidiary) Director of Business Operations/Treasurer (1988 – 1992) Top finance position with 12 staff reporting to the CEO. Accomplishments:
• Created a statistical reporting system to verify the accuracy of billing activity.
• Directed financial operations, and supervised billing and admissions staff. Mid-Atlantic Management Corporation (subsidiary)
Senior Corporate Accountant (1987 – 1988) / Staff Accountant (1986-1987) / Junior Accountant (1985-1986) Accomplishments:
• Provided and presented financial status and activity reports for financial planning and management purposes.
• Maintained, prepared, and analyzed financial statements and budgets of three subsidiaries. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Obtained Florida C.P.A. license – 1999
Monmouth University – M.B.A. - Management – 1995
Montclair State University – B.S. – Accounting – 1984 Nova Southeastern University – Doctoral Studies
COMPUTER SKILLS
PC proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word Various Healthcare Systems and Accounting Systems
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