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Kent Shaw

Broken Bow

Summary

Highly experienced Assisted Living Administrator with a strong focus on enhancing business efficiency and driving operational improvements. Dedicated and decisive leader with a strategic and forward-thinking mindset. 32 years of experience in geriatric and memory care management, successfully overseeing all aspects of day-to-day operations, including scheduling, purchasing, and menu development. Also provided private consulting services for 5 years, specializing in building and launching new assisted living facilities in Rapid City, SD and Sioux Center, Iowa.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Non-Profit Director

ADCACares.org
04.2023 - Current
  • Built strong community partnerships to support organizational goals and expand outreach efforts.
  • Oversaw the successful execution of special events, including fundraising galas and community engagement activities, that showcased the organization''s impact and attracted new supporters.
  • Secured significant funding through effective grant writing, increasing the organization''s capacity to serve its constituents.
  • Delivered engaging presentations at conferences and events on behalf of the organization, raising awareness about key issues.

Assisted Living Consultant

Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current
  • Designed comprehensive floor plans, elevations, and material specification documents for seamless implementation of ideas during construction or remodeling processes.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by conducting thorough consultations and providing personalized living space recommendations.
  • Received multiple referrals from satisfied clients, leading to increased business opportunities and growth.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.

Administrator

Quality Senior Villages
05.2016 - Current
  • Oversee hiring and recruitment of personnel in all departments.
  • Managed budget and tracked expenses against plans.
  • Made daily operational decisions such as overseeing purchasing and inventory management.
  • Planned and publicized events, including negotiating vendor contracts and designing promotional materials.
  • Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development.
  • Generated invoices, processed payments and prepared deposits and part of financial operations oversight.
  • Reviewed and approved time sheets  for processing by payroll department.
  • Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for all staff to increase knowledge and skills.

Licensed Medication Aide-Team Leader

Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center
06.2004 - 05.2016

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  • Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw implementation of patient management plans.
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Communicated with responsible party of resident of any appointments or changes in condition.
  • Preformed appropriate documentation and charting of residents parties.

Licensed Medication Aide-Shift manager

Independence House
02.2002 - 11.2004
  • Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw implementation of patient management plans.
  • Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness.
  • Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.
  • Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Education

General Studies

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) -

NCCDP

Licensed Assisted Living Administrator -

NHCA

MA/CNA -

DHHS

Skills

  • Strategic decision making
  • Financial oversight
  • Operations management
  • Schedule management
  • Account balancing reconciliation
  • Customer service orientation
  • Office administration
  • Documentation and reporting

  • Leadership
  • Project management
  • Employee supervision
  • Scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Team building and leadership
  • Multiple priorities management

Affiliations

  • Custer County Health Coalition
  • Nebraska Respite Network
  • Family support group facilitator 
  • ADCACares.org

Timeline

Non-Profit Director

ADCACares.org
04.2023 - Current

Assisted Living Consultant

Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current

Administrator

Quality Senior Villages
05.2016 - Current

Licensed Medication Aide-Team Leader

Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center
06.2004 - 05.2016

Licensed Medication Aide-Shift manager

Independence House
02.2002 - 11.2004

Licensed Assisted Living Administrator -

NHCA

MA/CNA -

DHHS

General Studies

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) -

NCCDP
Kent Shaw