I am a dedicated social services professional with extensive experience in healthcare administration, social work, and team leadership. My career has spanned various settings, including skilled nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and rehab-to-home programs.At Brandon Woods at Alvamar, a large community with three distinct nursing home buildings, I led a team of social workers, designees and social work students, managed the admissions process, and provided comprehensive case management across the rehab-to-home program, regular nursing home, and Alzheimer’s unit. My efforts focused on improving community perception, conducting assessments, and advocating for residents’ rights and preferences.In my role at Pioneer Ridge Health and Rehab, which included overseeing the large rehab-to-home unit Rapid Recovery, I managed a substantial number of clients, supervised a designee and social work students, and ensured effective case management for the entire nursing home. I was responsible for improving community perception, managing admissions, and providing critical support to residents and families.Additionally, as a nursing home administrator, I transformed staffing models, optimized scheduling, implemented retention strategies, and developed training programs. My initiatives led to achieving the PEAK award and elevating the quality star rating, demonstrating my commitment to operational excellence and care quality.I am equipped to excel in roles as a social worker, team leader, or administrator, and I am ready to bring my skills and experience to enhance operational efficiency, care quality, and community relations.