Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Katie Mays

Pembroke Pines,FL

Summary

Director of Nursing with 10 years of experience in clinical and executive operations within short-term and long-term care. Proven track record in recruitment, training, and leadership, enhancing employee efficiency and service quality. Committed to upholding high standards of nursing practices and policies. Strong organizational and communication skills drive proactive management and operational success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Nursing

Nspire Healthcare of Plantation
Plantation, FL
03.2025 - Current

Director of Nursing

Yamato Nursing and Rehabilitation
Boca Raton, FL
07.2024 - 03.2025

180-bed skilled nursing facility (SNF) providing short-term and long-term care to residents

Director of Nursing

Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center
Hollywood, FL
10.2023 - 07.2024

240-bed skilled nursing facility (SNF) providing both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care to residents.

  • Elevated overall quality rating from two stars to three stars and health inspection score from one star to two stars.
  • Reduced hospitalization rates from 30% to below 12%.
  • Recruited, trained, and retained over 40 staff members, enhancing operational capacity.
  • Increased resident census by 60 within six months, maintaining positive growth trajectory.

Assistant Director of Nursing Services

Susanna Wesley Health Center
Hialeah, FL
03.2023 - 10.2023

Director of Nursing

Darcy Hall of Life Care
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2022 - 03.2023

A 220-bed skilled nursing facility (SNF) offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care to residents.

  • Improved the facility's overall quality measures from one star to three stars within one quarter, with a projection to increase to five stars following the close of the subsequent quarter.
  • Successfully reduced hospitalization rates, previously averaging 30%, to 9% and below.

Director of Nursing

Miami Shores Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Miami, FL
01.2022 - 08.2022

99-bed skilled nursing facility (SNF) offering both short-term rehabilitation unit and long-term care to residents

  • Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
  • Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

Director of Nursing

Luxe at Wellington Rehabilitation
Wellington, FL
07.2021 - 12.2021

120-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and 54-bed Assisted Living Facility (ALF) offering a short-term rehabilitation unit and elegant senior living community.

  • Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
  • Headed clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Signature Healthcare of Waterford
Hialeah Gardens, FL
03.2020 - 07.2021

214-bed skilled nursing facility (SNF) offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care to residents.

  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
  • Monitored the development, implementation, and updates of individualized care plans.
  • Formulated and implemented testing, interpretation practices, and procedures to maintain standards of care and quality assurance benchmarks.

Unit Manager/ Assistant Director of Nursing

Greystone Healthcare
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2017 - 02.2020

Wound Care Nurse

Dr. Gabriel Betancourt With VOHRA
Fort Lauderdale/ Miami , FL
02.2018 - 07.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hillcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Hollywood, FL
02.2015 - 10.2017

Education

Registered Nurse Program - Nursing

Florida Academy of Nursing
Miramar
05.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

William T. McFatter Technical College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2014

Skills

  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Patient safety & relations
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Quality assurance and performance improvement
  • Employee retention strategies
  • Census goals
  • Acute and rehabilitative care

Certification

  • Infection Preventionist (certified with CDC)
  • RN License # RN 9511969, Exp: April 30, 2027
  • BLS certified, Exp: 07/2026

References

Patrizia Pesce

Regional Nurse Consultant with Excelsior Care Group

(917) 349-5247

Kathy Abello

Regional Nurse Consultant with Ventura Services

(305) 586-5367

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Nspire Healthcare of Plantation
03.2025 - Current

Director of Nursing

Yamato Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2024 - 03.2025

Director of Nursing

Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center
10.2023 - 07.2024

Assistant Director of Nursing Services

Susanna Wesley Health Center
03.2023 - 10.2023

Director of Nursing

Darcy Hall of Life Care
08.2022 - 03.2023

Director of Nursing

Miami Shores Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - 08.2022

Director of Nursing

Luxe at Wellington Rehabilitation
07.2021 - 12.2021

Assistant Director of Nursing

Signature Healthcare of Waterford
03.2020 - 07.2021

Wound Care Nurse

Dr. Gabriel Betancourt With VOHRA
02.2018 - 07.2018

Unit Manager/ Assistant Director of Nursing

Greystone Healthcare
11.2017 - 02.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hillcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2015 - 10.2017

Registered Nurse Program - Nursing

Florida Academy of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

William T. McFatter Technical College