Daniel Spahr, LPN
Daniel Spahr, LPN
4200 Armstrong Ave. SE · Tumwater, WA 98501 · · (360) 951-2646
Mature administrative nurse with over eight years experience in long term care, seeking an Assisted Living middle management position to utilize education, experience, interpersonal skills, and business experience, to achieve a person-centered culture, for residents and staff, in a long term care setting.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
· Knowledge of assisted living procedures and practices through experience in all care settings (Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and independent/retirement) as well as all shifts.
· Exceptional interpersonal skills with a professional, approachable, and courteous demeanor in all interactions and supervisory capacities.
Experience
Administrator November 2013 – May 2015
Resident care coordinator March 2013 – November 2013
The Beehive Assisted Living McCleary, Washington
46 bed assisted living and memory care community.
· Achieved a Citation Free annual survey in February, 2015 after 14 months as administrator. This after the 2014 survey which was described as "the worst survey, ever" by the Chief Executive Officer.
· Reversed net monthly loss (-$4377) to monthly profit (+$455) in first year as administrator.
· Conducted interviews, made hiring decisions, developed a staffing schedule to insure care and services were provided to the residents by satisfied and content employees.
· Increased the company visibility by developing relationships with other senior care and civic organizations.
Overnight Charge Nurse July 2011 – March 2013
Olympics West Retirement Tumwater, Washington
Assisted Living Facility with attached retirement community.
· Performed overnight/early morning medication administration and treatments for 70-80 assisted living residents, supervising two caregivers.
· Oversight for 100 retirement apartment units for emergency response calls and to ensure building security.
Evening Charge Nurse June 2011 – October 2011
Garden Court Olympia, Washington
Memory Care Facility.
· Utilized specialized dementia training and experience in medication administration and treatment of 40 advanced dementia care residents while supervising 6 caregivers.
Wellness Coordinator April 2009 – July 2011
Westhaven Villa Aberdeen, Washington
54 bed assisted living and memory care community.
· Marketing available rooms, create service agreements and keep agreements updated.
· Nursing duties and supervision of caregivers, participated in hiring decisions.
Day shift Nurse September 2008 – April 2009
Mother Joseph Care Center Olympia, Washington
Skilled Nursing Facility.
Resident Care Coordinator January 2008 – September 2008
Woodlands Assisted Living and retirement Lacey, Washington
95 assisted living units with attached retirement community.
· Resident assessments and service agreements.
· Supervision of caregivers, maintain staffing levels.
Resident Care Coordinator September 2006 – January 2008
Clare bridge of olympia Olympia, Washington
58 bed memory care facility
· Supervision of Nurses and caregivers, maintain staffing levels.
Education And Training
Nursing License 2006
Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, Wyoming
GPA 3.36
Bachelor of Arts 1989
Whitworth College Spokane, Washington
GPA 3.38
Specialized Training
· Holds an active license as LPN in Washington Sate.
· A+ Program for Administrator Training by Washington Center for Assisted Living.
· Assisted Living Administrator Certification Program from a National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) accredited program (62.5 hours).
· Completed Managers courses for Mental Health Specialty Training and Dementia Care Specialty Training.
Other experience
· Operations manager and partner at Shaw Fabric Products, LLC 1999-2003
· Warehouse manager for Vancouver Oil Company 1992-1999