Kelita West LNHA
Huntsville,Al
Summary
MSIG, 25 years in Healthcare, Medical Expertise, Resident centric, results driven, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator seeking long-term employment within a company where my education and leadership skills can be applied. My clinical knowledge and administrative expertise are in the areas of Skilled Nursing Facility operations, Memory care, and Assisted Living facilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Services Coordinator
Acts Retirement-Life Communities
Huntsville, Al
06.2023 - Current
- Reviews, compiles, and maintains resident electronic health records and charts in compliance with HIPPA and according to all state, federal, local, and company requirements for Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living.
- Prepares, files, and retrieves documents as needed for audits, surveys, clinical operations and medical records requests.
- Ensures timely completion and storage of admission, discharge, and transfer of records.
- Completes the admission paperwork for new admissions and serves as the backup to the Admission Director and Social Services Director.
Administrator Residency | Administrator in Training Internship
Acts Retirement-Life Communities
Huntsville, Al
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Duration: 7 months
- Completed a 1,000-hours Administrator-in-Training internship in a skilled nursing facility.
- Investigated resident abuse allegations and resolved problems/grievances from residents.
- Collaborated with the NHA in daily operations of the facility, leadership meetings, family concerns, and investigations.
Admissions/Marketing Director
Acts Retirement-Life Communities
Huntsville, Al
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Duration: 8 months
- Completed the admission process for the skilled nursing center and assisted living residence.
- Maintained the resident census based on facility goals.
- Performed insurance verifications to decide eligibility for skilled services.
Health Services Administrative Assistant
Acts Retirement-Life Communities
Huntsville, Al
09.2016 - 09.2022
- Duration: 6 years
- Assisted and supported the health center administrator in administrative duties.
- Responsible for the complete payroll process for 80+ employees bi-weekly.
- Managed inventory levels for skilled and assisted living supplies.
Education
Interdisciplinary Gerontology, Long-term care
01.2023
GPA: 4.0
BAS - Healthcare Leadership and Administration
01.2021
GPA: 3.5
AAS - Management, Organizational Leadership
01.2018
GPA: 3.6
Certificates Licenses
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, LNHA, 06/26
- Certified Dementia Practitioner, CDP, 12/26
- Credentialed Professional Gerontologist, CPG, 06/26
- Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, 2027
- Basic Life Support, CPR, 12/27
Timeline
Health Services Coordinator - Acts Retirement-Life Communities
06.2023 - Current
Administrator Residency | Administrator in Training Internship - Acts Retirement-Life Communities
05.2023 - 12.2023
Admissions/Marketing Director - Acts Retirement-Life Communities
09.2022 - 05.2023
Health Services Administrative Assistant - Acts Retirement-Life Communities
09.2016 - 09.2022
Bowling Green State University - , Interdisciplinary Gerontology, Long-term care
Winona State University - BAS, Healthcare Leadership and Administration
Montgomery County Community College - AAS, Management, Organizational Leadership