Derrick Landis
Littleton,CO
Summary
Strategic yet humble Senior Director driving proven results within Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care. Strong operational skills and solid experience regulating policies and managing budget expenditures. Collaborates with management teams and stakeholders to uphold company vision.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Health Services
Academy Boulder
02.2023 - Current
- Successfully navigated all pre/post opening requirements for brand new Independent and Assisted Living community in Boulder, CO
- Developed and executed all financial, community engagement, electronic health record, and emergency call systems for Independent and Assisted Living operations.
- Hired, trained, and manage, Resident Relations, Community Life, Wellness, Home Health, and Assisted Living teams and operations.
- Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
- Cultivated culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
Regional Operations Manager
DaVita Kidney Care
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Oversaw all daily operations for Colorado and New Mexico, utilized industry expertise to bridge dialysis operations with skilled nursing home providers
- Project manager for all new construction, build relationships with key stakeholders in joint venture projects while maintaining the highest level of integrity.
- Establish systems with nursing home providers to increase efficiency and improve clinical outcomes through monthly quality assurance.
- Coordinated with other regional managers to share best practices, streamline processes, and improve overall organizational effectiveness.
Administrator
Marquis Companies
08.2013 - 02.2021
- Executed operational leadership through the COVID pandemic and developed strategies to reduce expenses by 20%
- Established containment protocols and achieved 100% containment during outbreak with 0% reinfection rate
- Reduced hospital readmissions by 5% and raised CMS 5-star Quality Metrics from 2 to 5 stars
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure 100% compliance with all regulatory agencies and achieved deficiency free infection control survey through the covid pandemic
- Selected to chair a Post-Acute Care Hospital Network by securing key stakeholder relationships and collaboratively developed strategies to reduce hospital readmissions and length of stay
- Directed operational leadership for campus with 50 bed skilled nursing facility and 80 bed assisted living, established key relationships with outside community driving occupancy greater than 95%
- Reduced work-related injuries by 40% by implementing safety programs and educating staff on safe work practices.
Administrator
Village Enterprises, Assumption Village
03.2010 - 07.2013
- Directed operational leadership for 110 bed Independent and Assisted Living campus managing annual operating budget of $5 million
- Established the marketing strategy to increase presence and achieved and maintained occupancy greater than 90%
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures achieving 100% regulatory compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Administrator
Macdonald Residence
06.2008 - 02.2010
- Directed daily operations of 50 bed assisted living community serving a marginalized, dual diagnosis population
- Conducted 100% of all intake assessments ensuring appropriate fit for the community and maintained occupancy greater than 95%
- Created continuing education program utilizing National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) to increase awareness and develop strategies to increase client centered approach to care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Concordia University
Portland, OR05.2011
Skills
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Colorado Assisted Living Certification
- Collaborative Leadership
- Culture Transformation
- Policy Development
- Data Analytics
- Human Resources Management
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Websites
Timeline
Senior Director of Health Services
Academy Boulder
02.2023 - Current
Regional Operations Manager
DaVita Kidney Care
10.2021 - 01.2023
Administrator
Marquis Companies
08.2013 - 02.2021
Administrator
Village Enterprises, Assumption Village
03.2010 - 07.2013
Administrator
Macdonald Residence
06.2008 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Concordia University
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