Vicky Newman
Woodbridge
Summary
Dynamic Executive Leader with over 25 years of experience in healthcare management. Proven track record in strategic planning, budget oversight, and compliance management. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and resident care through innovative solutions.
Overview
61
61
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Aspen Hill Assisted Living
Woodbridge
01.2000 - Current
- Directed strategic planning and operational oversight for assisted living services.
- Managed budget allocation and resource distribution for facility operations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance resident care programs.
- Established policies, procedures, and protocols to improve operational efficiency.
- Developed creative solutions for complex problems facing the organization.
- Led staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluation initiatives.
Executive Director
Sunrise Assisted Living
Fairfax
12.1999 - 12.2003
- Directed daily operations of assisted living facilities ensuring high-quality resident care.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations for a diverse team.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Fostered partnerships with community organizations to promote services and engagement initiatives.
- Advocated for residents' needs while maintaining a supportive and nurturing environment.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
- Strengthened company business by leading implementation of new projects and procedures.
- Organized regular meetings with board members to discuss progress on initiatives and solicit feedback.
- Reviewed and approved annual operating and capital budgets for company.
- Assisted in developing budgets for each departmental unit within the organization.
- Collaborated with external vendors to provide cost-effective solutions for services such as IT support or human resources management.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
Nursing Home Administrator
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Wilmington
01.1988 - 12.1999
- Managed daily operations of nursing home facility to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw staff scheduling and training for effective team performance.
- Implemented patient care policies to enhance resident well-being and safety.
- Led community outreach programs to promote services offered by the center.
- Assisted family members during times of crisis or transition involving their loved ones residing at the nursing home.
- Maintained a safe working environment through regular inspections of the building's physical structure as well as its equipment maintenance program.
- Planned and organized special events such as health fairs, educational seminars and social gatherings for both patients and their families.
- Analyzed data from surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of services provided within the nursing home environment.
- Reviewed applications from prospective residents prior to admission into the nursing home facility.
- Managed daily operations of the nursing home including staffing schedules, medication administration records, food service management and financial record keeping.
- Developed systems for tracking resident progress toward stated goals of treatment and rehabilitation programs.
- Negotiated contracts with third-party vendors who supplied goods or services used in providing patient care.
- Provided leadership in developing long-term strategies for meeting organizational goals related to patient care outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations concerning patient privacy rights.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
ICU Charge Nurse
South Hill Community Memorial Hospital
South Hill
02.1972 - 12.1988
- Supervised daily operations of the ICU to ensure patient safety and care.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Assisted in developing policies for infection control and patient management.
- Conducted training sessions for new nurses on ICU protocols and procedures.
- Facilitated communication among medical teams for patient treatment plans.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, including intubations, central line insertions and chest tube placements.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired nurses by providing guidance on policies and procedures specific to ICU setting.
- Prioritized tasks according to urgency of need while managing multiple cases simultaneously.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures, and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care services across the continuum.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by delegating duties appropriately among staff members.
- Managed patient pain and discomfort through effective pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Facilitated communication with care team members to ensure consistency and continuity of care across shifts.
Bank Teller
Bank Of Virginia
South Hill
06.1965 - 12.1969
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately.
- Managed cash drawer and balanced daily cash reports.
- Assisted customers with account inquiries and product information.
- Promoted bank services to enhance customer relationships.
- Handled customer complaints with professionalism and empathy.
- Maintained compliance with bank policies and procedures.
- Trained new tellers on operational procedures and systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-1988
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southside School of Nursing
South Hill, VA06-1972
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Policy development
- Compliance management
- Operational oversight
- Operational efficiency
- Change management
- Staff recruitment
- Relationship management
Certification
- Licensed Assisted Living Administrator
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Certified Dementia Practitioner
- Medication Aide Instructor
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Aspen Hill Assisted Living
01.2000 - Current
Executive Director
Sunrise Assisted Living
12.1999 - 12.2003
Nursing Home Administrator
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.1988 - 12.1999
ICU Charge Nurse
South Hill Community Memorial Hospital
02.1972 - 12.1988
Bank Teller
Bank Of Virginia
06.1965 - 12.1969
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southside School of Nursing