Marie Sommerville

Journey of Life Hospice                                                             Leander, Kyle, Bastrop, Katy, TX

Vice President of Operation-Hospice                                       1/01/2025- Present

Strategic Leadership

• Operational Strategy: Develop and implement strategies to achieve organizational goals, such as census

growth, profitability, and regulatory compliance.

• Business Development: Identify opportunities to expand services, enter new markets, and build referral

networks to drive growth.

• Goal Setting: Work with executive leadership to set and monitor short- and long-term goals for the

organization.

Operational Oversight

• Day-to-Day Operations: Oversee the daily functions of the hospice division, ensuring smooth operations

and adherence to policies.

• Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as admission rates, patient

outcomes, and financial performance.

• Resource Allocation: Ensure efficient allocation of resources, including staffing, equipment, and budgets.

Clinical Excellence

• Quality Care Delivery: Ensure all patients receive high-quality, patient-centered care.

• Compliance: Oversee adherence to state and federal regulations, including Medicare Conditions of

Participation (CoPs).

• Continuous Improvement: Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and

operational efficiency.

Team Leadership

• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and mentor clinical and administrative leaders, including directors and

managers.

• Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular evaluations of staff performance and implement professional

development plans.

• Culture Building: Foster a collaborative, mission-driven workplace culture focused on excellence in care.

Financial Management

• Budget Oversight: Develop and manage budgets to ensure financial sustainability while meeting

operational needs.

• Profitability Goals: Implement strategies to improve revenue, reduce costs, and maintain or grow

profitability.

• Billing and Reimbursement: Ensure efficient and accurate billing processes to maximize reimbursement

and cash flow.

Referral and Relationship Management

• Referral Network Development: Build and maintain relationships with key referral sources such as

hospitals, physicians, and assisted living facilities.

• Community Engagement: Represent the organization in the community and at industry events to promote

services and build brand awareness.

• Customer Satisfaction: Address concerns and feedback from patients, families, and referral partners to

improve service quality.

Regulatory Compliance

• Survey Readiness: Ensure the organization is always prepared for state and federal surveys and

inspections.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to compliance, quality, and operational processes.

• Ethical Standards: Promote adherence to ethical guidelines in marketing, patient care, and business

practices.

Technology and Innovation

• Technology Integration: Oversee the implementation of technology solutions to improve operational

efficiency and patient care.

• Data Utilization: Use data analytics to drive decision-making and improve performance.

Journey of Life Hospice                                                             Leander, TX

Regional Hospice Administrator                                              7/19/2021- 12/31/2024

Manages the branches overall day to day hospice care operations and ensures that hospice care team observes and implements company’s policies and procedures. Supervises holistic care to patients and family as well. Monitors the billing and the expenses of the company relating to hospice services. Performs QAPI quarterly. 

Choice Hospice                                                                              Austin/Grapevine, TX

Hospice Administrator/DCS                                                        04/15/2020- 7/01/2021

Manages the branch overall day to day hospice care operations and ensures that hospice care team observes and implements company’s policies and procedures. Supervises holistic care to patients and family as well.

Cella Bella’s Hospice Corporation                                        1823 Fortview Rd. Suite 101, Austin, TX

Hospice Administrator                                                                 3/1/19- 04/14/2020

Manages the overall day to day hospice care operations and ensures that hospice care team observes and implements company’s policies and procedures. Supervises holistic care to patients and family as well.

Wesleyan Hospice                                                                       Scenic Dr. Suite 140, Georgetown, TX

Hospice Administrator                                                                4/17/18- 4/1/19

Manages the overall day to day hospice care operations and ensures that hospice care team observes and implements company’s policies and procedures. Supervises holistic care to patients and family as well.

Encompass Hospice of Austin                                                   E. Riverside Dr., Austin, TX

Branch Director                                                                            5/09/2016-4/01/2018

Manages the overall day to day hospice care operations and ensures that hospice care team observes and implements company’s policies and procedures. Supervises holistic care to patients and family as well.

Encompass Hospice of Austin                                                   Southwest, Austin, TX

RN Case Manager                                                                         01/14/2016-5/8/2016

Responsible for direct nursing care of hospice patients in their place of residence and coordinated care with the interdisciplinary team.

Osage Beach Center for Cognitive Disorders Hospital           Osage Beach, MO

Registered Nurse House Supervisor                                           08/10/2015-12/01/2015

Responsible for managing, supervising and assisting the nursing staff, providing support and patient care.

Amed Community Hospice                                                          Austin, TX

Registered Nurse Case Manager                                                01/05/2015-8/01/2015

Responsible for direct nursing care of hospice patients in their place of residence, coordinated care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency, and assumed the responsibility for coordination of care.

Interim Hospice                                                                             Austin, TX

Registered Nurse Case Manager                                                 11/03/2014-01/05/2015

Responsible for direct nursing care of hospice patients in their place of residence, coordinated care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency, and assumed the responsibility for coordination of care.

Trinity Care Center Nursing Home                                        Round Rock, TX

Memory Care Unit Charge Nurse                                            06/02/2012-11/01/2014

Responsible for direct care of memory impaired as well as hospice patients. Assigned health care team. Supervised overall care provided in the unit.

December 2017 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas, Arlington

Cum Laude

May 2012

Associate Degree in Nursing, Blinn Community College, Bryan, Texas

MARCH 1998

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION, NOTRE DAME OF MIDSAYAP COLLEGE, PHILIPPINES