Diligent healthcare professional with background in managing nursing home facilities. Successfully led teams and improved operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills to enhance patient care and staff performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Christian Care Communities
03.2020 - 06.2025
Responsible for taking all reasonable steps to ensure optimal quality of care is delivered to the residents. Responsible and accountable for functions and activities of the entire staff while appropriately integrating these activities with all departments within the facility. Contributing to resident care, plans and organizes systems of care, objectives, policies, procedures, staffing patterns and staff development based on the needs of the facility within the framework of the established budget. While maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and organizational standards.
Directed strategic planning initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and service delivery.
Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to expand service outreach and impact.
Implemented quality improvement programs, enhancing resident satisfaction and care standards.
Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
Led team development initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Managed compliance with regulatory standards, safeguarding organizational integrity and reputation.
Administrator/Owner
Fair Oaks Health Systems, LLC
06.1999 - 03.2020
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facilities programs. Develop and maintain written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the facility. Represent the facility and participate in top level meetings. Maintain a good public relations program that serves the best interests of the facility and community. Review and interpret monthly financial statements and provide such information to the board.
Managed administrative operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and policies.
Developed standard operating procedures, promoting consistency and quality in administrative functions.
Assistant Administrator
Fair Oaks Nursing Home
02.1997 - 06.1999
Implement established Resident care policies, personnel policies, and other operational policies and procedures necessary to remain in compliance with required laws, regulations, and guidelines. Ensuring that each Resident has right to fair and equitable treatment and manage the day to day functions of the facility.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Mediplex of Bowling Green
05.1995 - 02.1997
The coordinator of the Therapeutic Recreation services is involved in the organization, administration and supervision of all related functions for this department. The coordinator assists staff members in planning therapeutic program for patients and contributes toward a team approach within the hospital milieu structure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS)
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
05.1995
Skills
Community engagement
Program management
Strategic planning
Project management
Operations management
Budgeting and financial management
Staff management
Compliance and regulations
Financial management
Resident satisfaction
Affiliations
Kentucky Association of HealthCare Facilities
American Health Care Association
American College of HealthCare Administrators
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
Legislative Committee member for KAHCF
Human Resource committee member for KAHCF
Independent Owner Representative for KAHCF
Board Member for KAHCF
Kentucky Administrators Licensure Board 5 years
Certification
Licensed Long Term Care Administrator 11/07/1997
Timeline
Executive Director
Christian Care Communities
03.2020 - 06.2025
Administrator/Owner
Fair Oaks Health Systems, LLC
06.1999 - 03.2020
Assistant Administrator
Fair Oaks Nursing Home
02.1997 - 06.1999
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Mediplex of Bowling Green
05.1995 - 02.1997
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS)