Karen Bryant Levant
Knightdale,NC
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with a proven track record in clinical leadership and patient management, dedicated to enhancing quality care through effective oversight and strategic guidance of interdisciplinary teams. Expertise in healthcare protocols and communication fosters optimal patient outcomes, while a strong analytical skill set enables thorough compliance investigations and resolution of regulatory issues. Committed to maintaining organizational compliance and upholding ethical standards, with a history of successfully implementing policies that mitigate risks. Reliable and adaptable, with specialized knowledge in patient care planning and medical staff coordination, ensuring seamless operations within healthcare settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Resident Care Manager
Waltonwoods Senior Living
North Carolina
04.2026 - Current
- Enhance resident satisfaction and quality of life.
- Conducted regular training sessions on safety protocols and best practices for caregiving staff.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
RN Nurse Assessment Cooridinator
Windsor Point Pharmacy & ENO Pointe Ast. Living
North Carolina
08.2022 - Current
- .Utilizing knowledge of Rules 10A NCAC 13F for adult Care Homes Perform LHPS for assisted living facilities under pharmacy services Educate and validate employee competency for PCA, CNA, & Medication Aides in long term care setting.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction scores.
- Led training sessions on new healthcare protocols, ensuring team readiness in delivering high-quality care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Director of Nursing Services
Litchford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Raleigh, NC
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols to enhance operational efficiency and improve patient outcomes.
- Managed budget allocations for nursing services, ensuring optimal resource utilization while maintaining quality standards.
- Facilitated training programs for nursing personnel, promoting professional development and improving team competencies.
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Litchford Falls
Raleigh NC
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Directed compliance with state and federal regulations to ensure high-quality resident care.
- Oversaw daily operations, optimizing workflow efficiency across departments to enhance service delivery.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance standards.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to elevate resident satisfaction scores through enhanced engagement programs.
Director of Nursing
Smithfield Manor
09.2024 - 02.2025
- DON in a 160-bed facility. Lead and coordinate the activities required to make complex clinical decisions. Accountability for the nursing department.
- Led recruitment, training, and retention initiatives for nursing staff to build a competent team.
- Oversaw nursing operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
Regional Director of Nursing
Alpha Care Organization
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Responsible for evaluating facility compliance to clinical policies, procedures, and resident care. Visited each facility weekly for interventions, audits and training. Trained new employees. Monitored readiness for county and state survey, assisted during surveys. Developed and wrote Plans of correction (when needed). Mentored new management staff in all areas of facility operations.
State Compliance Auditor
NC
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance training programs and initiatives.
- Conducted thorough investigations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
Director Of Nursing
Swift Creek Health care
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Hillside Nursing & Rehab August 2021 to December 30,2022 Deficiency Free Annual Survey (Feb 2022).
- Consulate Health Care –Cary & Knightdale, NC October 2019 to August 2021 2019 AHCA/ NCAL Silver Award Winner.
- Forest at Duke June 2017 to October 2019 90 bed skilled and 400 independent living facility.
Quality Assurance Specialist / MDS Coordinator
Universal Fuquay- Varina
02.2015 - 06.2017
- Manager and monitor of 120 bed skilled facility. Looking for and making improvements to care, and clinical assessment of residents.
- Conducted detailed inspections and audits of production processes for adherence to quality standards.
Nursing Home Administrator
Pruitt Health Carolina Point
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Responsibilities Day to day operations of 140 bed long term care facility with 190 employees. Accomplishments entered the facility with 11 state tags and in jeopardy of fines and closure left the facility in great standings with no open state tags. Great financial status. Skills Used: Team building, operation management and leadership.
Director of Nursing
Pruitt health Raleigh
08.2011 - 03.2014
- Responsibilities: Nursing department of a 150-bed facility Accomplishments: Obtained Joint commission accreditation initial and 3 years re survey
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Johnson Community College
Smithfield, NCMasters in MSN - Nursing Leadership And Management
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05-2027
Skills
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in NC (2729)
- SPICE Certified Infection control in long term care March 2017 to Present (Last conference 2024)
- Director of Nursing Certification 2019 NADONA
- NC Medication Aide instructor for skilled nursing
- RED Cross Certified Instructor for CNA program
- American Heart Association BLS Instructor
- Red Cross BLS/ First Aide/ Blood borne Pathogen & Infection Prevention Instructor
- Second Winds Dream Virtual Dementia Tour Facilitator
Affiliations
- American Health Care Association
- American Nursing Association
- NC Nurse’s Association
- NC Immunization Coalition
- NC Nursing Directors of Long-Term Care Assoc.
Timeline
Senior Resident Care Manager
Waltonwoods Senior Living
04.2026 - Current
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Litchford Falls
04.2025 - 11.2025
Director of Nursing Services
Litchford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2025 - 03.2026
Director of Nursing
Smithfield Manor
09.2024 - 02.2025
Regional Director of Nursing
Alpha Care Organization
09.2023 - 07.2024
State Compliance Auditor
NC
04.2023 - 08.2023
Director Of Nursing
Swift Creek Health care
01.2023 - 03.2023
RN Nurse Assessment Cooridinator
Windsor Point Pharmacy & ENO Pointe Ast. Living
08.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist / MDS Coordinator
Universal Fuquay- Varina
02.2015 - 06.2017
Nursing Home Administrator
Pruitt Health Carolina Point
03.2014 - 12.2015
Director of Nursing
Pruitt health Raleigh
08.2011 - 03.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Johnson Community College
Masters in MSN - Nursing Leadership And Management
Excelsior College
Other Jobs in Healthcare
- Tower Nursing & Rehab: DON (Sept. 2010 – August 2011)
- Pruitt Health Raleigh: DON (June 2005 – Sept. 2010)
- Blue Ridge HC: LPN Staff Nurse/ LPN SDC/ LPN MDS & RN ADON (August 1997-2005)
- Durham VA Medical Center: Staff Nurse RN: NICU/SICU/ RN Education (Feb. 2002 – 2005)
- Wake medical Hospital: candy stripper/ CNA/ Surgical tech/ LPN (August 1988-1997)