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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
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Ashley Schnurch

Nanaimo

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record in steering teams, managing complex projects, and driving strategic objectives to successful completion. Expertise in developing streamlined processes that uphold high standards while aligning team efforts with organizational goals. Recognized for a collaborative approach that fosters teamwork and innovation, coupled with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Passion for empowering teams to reach their full potential and deliver exceptional results.


Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Care

Optima living- The Hamlets at Duncan
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinate and supervise the delivery of nursing care to the resident to ensure resident focused care is achieved in the home, all while maintaining best practice, policies, procedures, and fostering a culturally safe environment for the staff and residents.
  • Coordinate and organize LTC and AL practicums and relations with outside partners.
  • Collaborating with off- site clinical team, GSS, Island Health and quality assurance team to design and implement solutions based on staff, family and resident feedback, open lines of communication between teams, completing PIECES, identify areas for improvement and drive continuous quality enhancement.
  • Work along side the General Manager to ensure requirements are met for licensing, quality assurance review and CARF.
  • Work along side the nurses and HCA’s on the units giving direct care to ensure all staff have the support when required, to ensure all care is completed.
  • My goal is 100% attrition rate for room turnover and being filled in a timely fashion to ease pressure on our local health care services.

Licensed Practical Nurse - Assisted Living Coordinator

Sprott Shaw Community College-Nanaimo Campus and off-site Contractors (VIHA)
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Coordinate and organize Assisted Living practicums and relations with outside partners.
  • Working closely and in conjunctions with General managers and Directors of Care for Assisted living placements for students within a private college.
  • Gathering forms and regulations required for students to attend sites.
  • Supervise, evaluate progress and document conflicts or concerns with institutions and rectifying issues.

Licensed Practical Nurse - Instructor/Practicum Liaison

Sprott Shaw Community College-Nanaimo Campus and off-site Contractors (VIHA)
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Provide hands on supervision to 6-9 PN and HCA Students on their 8-week residential Practicum.
  • Guide and Instruct to the goal of successful completion of skills required to graduate.
  • Document and assess progress, communicate with campus director and the Patient Care coordinator as well as staff at the off-site placement.

Licensed Practical Nurse - Complex Care Nurse

Malaspina Garden’s - Chartwell
01.2012 - 01.2022
  • Maintain a patient load effectively and competently within the scope of practice.
  • Document all pertinent information, administer medications and assist with all personal care.
  • Communicate with Doctors and Family members to coordinate nursing care plans.
  • Strategically assess all situations and perform best practice under the LPN license.

Heath Care Aide/Community Support worker - Home support/Community Aide

Lodge on 4th – Sterling
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Effectively manage a unit on a dementia/Complex for aging seniors and disabled adults, provide ongoing support for the clients and their day-to-day tasks.
  • Assist with all behavioral and hygiene issues, as well as providing support for the clients and families involved.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse -

North Island College
01.2010

BC Instructors Certificate - undefined

Sprott Shaw College
01.2022

Health Care Aide Certificate - undefined

Academy of learning
01.2004

Skills

  • Quality improvement
  • Care plan development
  • Healthcare administration
  • Staff development
  • Recruitment
  • Budget management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Mentored new employees and provided detailed feedback on milestones, resulting in a 70% increase in overall job satisfaction within 12 months.
  • CARF Accreditation with zero recommendations; a testament to our team members unwavering commitment to providing high-quality care, continuous improvement, and excellence in service delivery.
  • Collaborated and supervised over 100 team members in the development and growth of The Hamlets at Duncan.
  • In just 12 months, our team successfully transitioned from high-risk to low-risk licensing status; a clear reflection of our strategic improvements, operational excellence, and commitment to regulatory compliance

Languages

English

Certification

  • Vaccine administration certification 2024
  • RAI completion 2024
  • Consent to care facility admission course 2024
  • BC center for Palliative Care : Serious Illness Care 2024
  • Pride at work LGBTQ2+ 101 course 2023
  • Indigenous Awareness Course 2023
  • CPR C, Occupational First Aid Level 1 2023
  • WHIMIS 2023

Timeline

Director of Care

Optima living- The Hamlets at Duncan
01.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse - Assisted Living Coordinator

Sprott Shaw Community College-Nanaimo Campus and off-site Contractors (VIHA)
01.2017 - 01.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse - Instructor/Practicum Liaison

Sprott Shaw Community College-Nanaimo Campus and off-site Contractors (VIHA)
01.2017 - 01.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse - Complex Care Nurse

Malaspina Garden’s - Chartwell
01.2012 - 01.2022

Heath Care Aide/Community Support worker - Home support/Community Aide

Lodge on 4th – Sterling
01.2004 - 01.2010

BC Instructors Certificate - undefined

Sprott Shaw College

Health Care Aide Certificate - undefined

Academy of learning

Licensed Practical Nurse -

North Island College

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