Chelsea Specht
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate and results driven RN with over 10 years of leadership experience in the ALF industry, specializing in wellness operations, clinical compliance, staff development, and resident care outcomes.
Now seeking to leverage this expertise as a Regional Director of Wellness, overseeing multiple sites to ensure operational efficiency, clinical excellence, and exceptional resident satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utilization Review Nurse
Prominence Health Plan
01.2025 - Current
- Case load includes patients in ICU, inpatient, inpatient rehab, LTAC, psychiatric care, home health, and outpatient
Executive Director
Integral Senior Living
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Increased overall occupancy from 42% to 84%, leaving a waitlist.
- Planned, implemented and oversaw all aspects of operations. Successfully monitored labor, revenue growth, expense control, and quality of services.
- Assisted in the development of operational budgets and capital requirements, including forecasting and approving all expenses.
- Successfully upsold services tailored to meet the unique needs of Palm Beach County clientele, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
Executive Director
Atria Senior Living
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Utilized our CRM system to increase occupancy growth. Without a Sales Director or Maintenance Director, I broke my facility’s monthly move in record by signing 11 leases in one month (last achieved in year 2016).
- Increased the number of inquiries by 200% by playing an active role in local community activities and events. Established networks and resources for resident referrals between CEOs of hospitals, rehab directors, elder attorneys and more. Overall tours increased by 412%
- Responsible for increasing our Google reviews from a 3.5 (total of 10 reviews) to a 4.7 (total of 52 reviews) by networking and providing quality care.
Director of Wellness
Atria Senior Living
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Oversaw clinical operations throughout the pandemic ensuring consistent care delivery, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies.
- Managed community emergencies such as emergency staffing and complex resident care needs throughout the pandemic
- Provided leadership, guidance, and mentorship to clinical team promoting professional development and operational consistency.
- Monitored and analyzed clinical metrics and reports (falls, incidents, medication errors, etc.) to identify trends, implement corrective action plans, and drive continuous quality improvement.
- Led communities through successful state surveys and licensure inspections, maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations, and minimizing deficiencies.
Director of Wellness
Noreen Mckeen Senior Living
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Designed and launched a comprehensive Level of Care system, driving consistency across assessments, staffing, and revenue capture.
- Conducted regular site visits and wellness audits, ensuring communities maintained high standards in resident care, documentation, staffing, and regulatory readiness.
- Personally recruited, hired, and trained all clinical staff, while continuously monitoring performance, providing mentorship, and ensuring adherence to care standards.
RN Manager
The Village ALF
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Supervised nursing staff and ensured compliance with care standards.
- Assisted in scheduling shifts and managing staffing levels efficiently.
- Facilitated communication between families and healthcare providers regarding care needs.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and ensured timely documentation practices.
Education
Executive Healthcare and Leadership Program
Cornell University
Ithaca, NYAssociate of Science in Nursing
State University of New York At Delhi
Skills
- Clinical oversight for high-occupancy buildings
- Leadership and Staff Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Report analysis
- Quality assurance and improvement
- Process improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Networking skills
Certification
- CORE certified
Timeline
Utilization Review Nurse
Prominence Health Plan
01.2025 - Current
Executive Director
Integral Senior Living
09.2021 - 01.2023
Executive Director
Atria Senior Living
10.2020 - 08.2021
Director of Wellness
Atria Senior Living
11.2019 - 10.2020
Director of Wellness
Noreen Mckeen Senior Living
01.2018 - 11.2019
RN Manager
The Village ALF
06.2015 - 01.2018
Executive Healthcare and Leadership Program
Cornell University
Associate of Science in Nursing
State University of New York At Delhi
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