Lea Ann brings a combined 40 years’ experience as an RN with 20 years of expertise in clinical/management in the Long-Term Care industry. As an effective Director of Nursing, Director of Marketing, Regional Director of Clinical Operations and RN Nurse Consultant, Lea Ann facilitates clinical accountability with management. Assists the Quality Management and Clinical Services to coordinate and conduct clinically oriented training and meetings. Reviews and updates facility/regional management teams on Federal, State, and Local regulations and monitors compliance. Communicates with regional team managers (e.g. dietary, finance, marketing, reimbursement, pharmacy, rehabilitation, etc.) regarding quality issues and customer satisfaction concerns. Attends stand-up meeting, department head meeting, Weekly Focus meetings, care planning conference, Risk Management Meeting etc. and provides guidance to increase effectiveness. Monitors training of staff in use of software for long term care documentation, partnering with hospitals to decrease hospitalizations.