Darnell Fortney
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Highly experienced and dedicated Nursing Home Administrator with over twenty years of successful long-term care management. Seeking to leverage comprehensive leadership skills and industry expertise skills to contribute to the growth and success of a reputable healthcare facility.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Administrator
El Paso Health Care Center
El Paso, Illinois
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Managed all aspects of the 123-bed nursing center, including budgeting, staffing, and regulatory compliance
- Oversaw a team of 95 employees, including nursing staff, administrative personnel, and support staff
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure high-quality resident care and compliance with state and federal regulation
- Collaborated with medical staff, residents, and families to address concerns and improve the overall quality of care.
Owner/Operator
DFortney Affordable Housing
Chicago, Illinois
05.2014 - 01.2024
- Provides guidance and assistance to property flippers and buyers by marketing and purchasing property for the right price under the best terms
- Restores dilapidated property for sale/rent
- Promotes sales/rentals through advertising, open houses, and listing services.
Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)
Southpoint Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Chicago, Illinois
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Planned, developed, organized, implemented, evaluated, and directed the facility’s programs and activities as presented daily
- Assured all procedures were followed in accordance with established facility and corporate policies
- Managed turnover and ensured adequate staffing through recruitment sources, and through orientation, training, and staff education.
Interim Administrator for Skill and Assisted Living Facilities
Oak Trace – Lifespace Communities
Downers Grove, Illinois
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Lead and directed the overall operation of the community in accordance with resident’s needs, federal and state government regulations, and community policies/procedures to maintain quality care for the residents while achieving the community’s objective
- Facilitated weekly marketing meeting to ensure we were taking advantage of opportunities to build a census base
- Responsible for submitting weekly NHSN and Red Cap report, CMS, and IDPH as appropriate.
Nursing Home Administrator
The Austin Oasis
Chicago, Illinois
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed all aspect of the 216-bed facility and a staff of 150 employees
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the facility that included COVID-19 compliance
- Responsible for census development and retainment
- Developed and maintained written policies/procedures and professional standards of practice that govern the operation of the community
- Worked on lesson staff turn-over by offering various incentive programs.
Nursing Home Administrator
Berkeley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Chicago, Illinois
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a 96-bed facility
- Assured all procedures were followed in accordance with established policies
- Directly supervised employees and instructed staff providing in-service training to promote job knowledge
- Development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's Quality Assurance and Safety programs with the participation of all departments
- Identified problems, developed, and implemented solutions.
Licensed Administrator
Southview Manor Nursing Center
Chicago, Illinois
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Managed the day-to-day operation of the facility
- Maintained a professional and pleasant relationship with local surveyors, families, vendors, and visitors
- Obtained a no-deficiency on annual state survey (2019)
- Obtained a 2-year facility license up from a 1-year license.
Marketing and Social Service Director
CareForce HomeHealth
Lincolnwood, Illinois
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Met with hospital discharge planners/social workers and nursing home administrators and social service workers to build a relationship for home health referrals
- As social service director, worked with clients to ensure their needs were continuously met.
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Stephenson Nursing Center
Freeport, Illinois
01.2007 - 04.2015
- Directed the overall operation of the facility in accordance with resident needs, federal, state, and local government regulations and facility’s policy and procedures to maintain quality care for the residents while achieving the facility mission/objective
- Maintained a working knowledge and ensured compliance with all governmental regulations and facility’s Quality Assurance Standards
- Developed and maintained written policies and procedures and professional standards of practice that govern the operation of the facility
- Prepared and presented monthly budgetary and census progress reports to the county board.
Education
AA -
Benedictine University
BS MS -
Rockford University
Skills
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Thorough understanding of long-term care regulation and best practices
- Proficient in budget and financial management
- Skilled in conflict resolution and problem-solving
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate, National CPR Foundation
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Illinois
Personal Information
Title: LNHA
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Interim Administrator
El Paso Health Care Center
02.2024 - 04.2024
Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)
Southpoint Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
Interim Administrator for Skill and Assisted Living Facilities
Oak Trace – Lifespace Communities
02.2022 - 05.2022
Nursing Home Administrator
The Austin Oasis
07.2020 - 11.2021
Nursing Home Administrator
Berkeley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2019 - 07.2020
Licensed Administrator
Southview Manor Nursing Center
06.2017 - 08.2019
Marketing and Social Service Director
CareForce HomeHealth
04.2015 - 06.2017
Owner/Operator
DFortney Affordable Housing
05.2014 - 01.2024
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Stephenson Nursing Center
01.2007 - 04.2015
AA -
Benedictine University
BS MS -
Rockford University
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate, National CPR Foundation
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Illinois
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