Patient Care Quality Assurance

Carol A. Foreman, LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse Healthcare Leader

Address: **** ***** ******* ****, *******, IL 60617 Email: *********@*****.*** Phone: 773-***-**** Professional Summary

Dynamic and compassionate healthcare leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in nursing management and senior care leadership. Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for delivering superior patient care, optimizing operational workflows, and fostering high-performing care teams. Committed to excellence, patient advocacy, and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery. Core Competencies

• Nursing Leadership & Supervision

• Regulatory Compliance (ALF, SLF, LTC, IDPH)

• Quality Assurance & Auditing

• Staff Hiring, Training & Development

• Risk Management & Incident Reporting

• Resident Care Planning & Assessments

• Medication Administration Oversight

• Interdisciplinary Team Coordination

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

• Performance Management

Professional Experience

Assistant Director of Nursing

Momentum Senior Living – Lincolnwood, IL

May 2025 – July 2025

• Supervised daily operations across three shifts, supporting a team of 13+ nurses.

• Acted as interim Director of Health Services during absences, overseeing assessments, audits, and regulatory prep.

• Monitored care delivery, conducted resident evaluations, and ensured compliance with IDPH standards.

• Led team meetings, coordinated care planning, and provided clinical leadership and staff performance feedback.

• Supported transitions of care, medication administration accuracy, and regulatory charting. Director of Wellness

St. Luke Renaissance Greenview Place – Chicago, IL September 2022 – November 2024

• Directed wellness operations for an assisted living community, ensuring clinical and compliance excellence.

• Completed QA audits and implemented corrective actions to improve outcomes and reduce risk.

• Managed direct care staff recruitment, onboarding, evaluations, and professional development.

• Collaborated with pharmacy and providers to streamline medication administration and ensure documentation integrity.

Director of Wellness

The Pointe at Kilpatrick – Crestwood, IL

June 2021 – September 2022

• Oversaw clinical operations, care planning, and regulatory compliance for ALF and memory care units.

• Led interdisciplinary team meetings and implemented service plans aligned with residents' evolving needs.

• Maintained medical records, managed audits, and ensured accurate medication management. LPN Wellness Nurse Manager

Franciscan Village Assisted Living – Lemont, IL

February 2021 – June 2021

• Developed individualized care plans, coordinated with physicians and home health providers.

• Managed incident reporting, medication errors, and compliance documentation.

• Participated in staff training, onboarding, and disciplinary actions as needed. Health and Wellness Director

Charter Senior Living – Orland Park, IL

May 2020 – October 2020

• Managed staffing patterns, clinical documentation, audits, and interdisciplinary communication.

• Directed care team evaluations, MAR audits, service plan updates, and infection control procedures.

• Trained new staff and collaborated with ED to maintain safe, compliant care practices. Licensed Practical Nurse / Interim Wellness Director Victory Centre of Park Forest – Park Forest, IL

March 2019 – May 2020

• Oversaw SLF wellness operations, managed assessments, incident reporting, and state compliance.

• Coordinated with executive leadership on resident health plans and staffing oversight.

• Directed wellness staff performance evaluations, disciplinary action, and team meetings. Licensed Practical Nurse / Management

Sebo’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – Hobart, IN June 2009 – November 2014

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on MDS and care planning.

• Conducted regulatory audits, medication reviews, and therapy documentation.

• Supported DON with policy implementation, compliance education, and incident investigations. Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Ivy Tech Community College, Richmond, IN (1988 – 1989) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Ivy Tech Community College, Richmond, IN (1987) High School Diploma – Northeastern Jr. Sr. High School, Fountain City, IN (1982 – 1987)\ Licensure & Certifications

• LPN – IL License #043120338 Expires: Jan 2025

• LPN – IN License #27031390A Expires: Oct 2026

• BLS/CPR Certified (Valid through October 2025)

• IV Therapy Certified (Since January 2011)

• LTC ICD-9-CM Coding Certified (Since November 2011)

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