Laura Gillies Foerster Email & Phone Number

2900 Lakeview Ave St Joseph, Mi 49085

Responsibilities and Skills:- Certified by the State of Michigan to represent the rights of residents of long term care settings including skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, and licensed assisted living. - Identify and investigate complaints and violations, and assist the resident and the facility in achieving compliance and resolution. - Advocate for change for individuals at the local, state and national level to improve implementation of person-center care planning… Show more Responsibilities and Skills:- Certified by the State of Michigan to represent the rights of residents of long term care settings including skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, and licensed assisted living. - Identify and investigate complaints and violations, and assist the resident and the facility in achieving compliance and resolution. - Advocate for change for individuals at the local, state and national level to improve implementation of person-center care planning and enhance overall quality of life. - Conduct presentations to educate residents, their families, facility staff, and the community to increase awareness of resident rights, better care practices, and the availability of long term care support services and resources. - Represent resident interests and concerns before governmental agencies, and protect their safety and welfare as guaranteed by federal and state law. Show less

Grand Rapids, Mi

Responsibilities and Skills:- Certified by the State of Michigan to represent the rights of residents of long term care settings including skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, and licensed assisted living. - Identify and investigate complaints and violations, and assist the resident and the facility in achieving compliance and resolution. - Advocate for change for individuals at the local, state and national level to improve implementation of person-center care planning… Show more Responsibilities and Skills:- Certified by the State of Michigan to represent the rights of residents of long term care settings including skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, and licensed assisted living. - Identify and investigate complaints and violations, and assist the resident and the facility in achieving compliance and resolution. - Advocate for change for individuals at the local, state and national level to improve implementation of person-center care planning and enhance overall quality of life. - Conduct presentations to educate residents, their families, facility staff, and the community to increase awareness of resident rights, better care practices, and the availability of long term care support services and resources. - Represent resident interests and concerns before governmental agencies, and protect their safety and welfare as guaranteed by federal and state law. Show less

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

Responsible for managing administrative and marketing activities, employee compliance adherence, achieving established revenue and patient census targets, training of all new hires, and providing monthly business reviews to the Executive Leadership Team.• Consistently exceeded sales quotas, and grew patient census by 45%. • Awarded 2011 President's Club Honor for Sales Excellence. • Created a training manual for all Community Liaisons and conducted training on the following; … Show more Responsible for managing administrative and marketing activities, employee compliance adherence, achieving established revenue and patient census targets, training of all new hires, and providing monthly business reviews to the Executive Leadership Team.• Consistently exceeded sales quotas, and grew patient census by 45%. • Awarded 2011 President's Club Honor for Sales Excellence. • Created a training manual for all Community Liaisons and conducted training on the following; Home Care Basics, Dementia Care, Orthopedic Rehab, and Treatment of Neurological Diseases. • Account Manager for the #1 client in West Michigan, Metro Health Hospital. • Secured Preferred Provider Status at Metro for Residential Home Health’s services and achieved the lowest 30 day readmission rates in comparison with other home health agencies. • Established relationships with key decisions makers in the home care referral market.• Conducted patient care conferences in both the hospital and sub-acute rehab settings. Show less

Grand Rapids, Muskegon And Traverse City. Mi

Promoted prescription pharmaceuticals to healthcare professionals in the fields of Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pulmonary Medicine and Urology in West Michigan.• 2008 Presidents Club Gold Level Winner, ranking 6th in the nation. • 2007 Mirapex Sales Contest Winner, ranking 8th in the nation. • 2006 Presidents Club Silver Level Award Winner, ranking 18th in the nation. • Consistently exceeded expectations in goal attainment and performance appraisals.

Grand Rapids, Muskegon And Traverse City Regions

Marketed prescription pharmaceuticals to healthcare professionals in the Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Traverse City markets.• Technical sales experience in the fields of Cardiology, Dermatology, Orthopedics, Infectious Disease, and Urology. • Significantly increased prescription volume and market share consistently ranking in the top 20% of the sales force. • Appointed by Executive Management to the 3M National Sales Council. • Awarded five Annual Top… Show more Marketed prescription pharmaceuticals to healthcare professionals in the Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Traverse City markets.• Technical sales experience in the fields of Cardiology, Dermatology, Orthopedics, Infectious Disease, and Urology. • Significantly increased prescription volume and market share consistently ranking in the top 20% of the sales force. • Appointed by Executive Management to the 3M National Sales Council. • Awarded five Annual Top Producer Honors Show less