LYIEKA GREEN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Strategic and results-driven healthcare leader with over 17 years of progressive clinical experience and executive oversight across supportive living, memory care, and independent living communities. Proven ability to align clinical excellence with operational performance, regulatory compliance, workforce stability, and financial outcomes. Recognized for stabilizing high-turnover environments, coaching executive leadership teams, and leading with integrity, compassion, and accountability. Registered Nurse with deep expertise in Illinois Supportive Living Program (SLP), HFS, and IDPH regulations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Director of Operations – South
Grand Lifestyles
01.2022 - Current
- Executive oversight for 7 Supportive Living Program (SLP) communities, including 2 Memory Care units and 1 Independent Living community across Chicago and South Suburban regions.
- Senior clinical authority supporting Regional Director of Wellness to ensure compliance with Illinois SLP, HFS, and IDPH regulations.
- Direct coaching and performance guidance to Executive Directors and Directors of Nursing.
- Leadership of clinical audits, chart reviews, survey readiness, and Plans of Correction.
- Achieved deficiency-free HFS annual survey outcomes in 6 of 7 communities.
- Maintained census levels of 94% or higher in 5 communities.
- Drove financial performance with 6 communities achieving Gross Operating Profit (GOP).
- Designed and implemented an in-house staffing model to reduce agency utilization across 14 communities.
- Stabilized high-turnover communities and strengthened leadership accountability and culture.
Executive Director
Grand Regency of Jackson Park
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Overall executive leadership for a Supportive Living community serving residents ages 22–64.
- Accountable for regulatory compliance, census performance, budget management, and staff leadership.
- Led interdisciplinary teams ensuring high-quality care delivery and survey readiness.
Executive Director
Grand Regency of South Shore (f/k/a Coles Supportive Living)
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Provided full operational and clinical oversight of a 138 bed Supportive Living community.
- Ensured compliance with HFS and IDPH requirements while maintaining strong census and financial performance.
- Directed 9 department leaders, managed budgets, and led quality improvement initiatives.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
Senior Nursing Coordinator
Coles Supportive Living
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided regional nursing oversight to 2 other SLF communities while serving as Executive Director.
- Supported DONs with clinical guidance, audits, and corrective action planning.
- Assisted with survey preparation, policy implementation, and staff education.
- Concurrent Role
Director of Wellness
Jackson Park Supportive Living (now Grand Regency of Jackson Park)
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Led nursing and wellness services for a Supportive Living community.
- Oversaw 133 resident assessments, care planning, and clinical staff supervision.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and internal clinical standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Chicago, IL01-2024
Skills
- Clinical and operational management across multiple sites
- Experience in ensuring regulatory adherence
- Clinical Quality Assurance & Audits
- Survey compliance and development of corrective strategies
- Executive Director & DON Coaching
- Risk evaluation and response review
- Workforce Strategy & Agency Reduction
- Census Performance & Clinical Integrity
- Coordination of memory care services
- Creation and implementation of policies
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – State of Illinois 2023
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 2024
- American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Instructor 2024
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – State of Illinois 2006
LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
Results-driven and compliance-focused executive leader who balances clinical excellence, operational integrity, and financial accountability. Known for direct communication, high expectations, and developing leaders capable of sustaining performance independently.
Timeline
Regional Director of Operations – South
Grand Lifestyles
01.2022 - Current
Executive Director
Grand Regency of Jackson Park
01.2017 - 01.2023
Executive Director
Grand Regency of South Shore (f/k/a Coles Supportive Living)
01.2012 - 01.2017
Senior Nursing Coordinator
Coles Supportive Living
01.2012 - 01.2016
Director of Wellness
Jackson Park Supportive Living (now Grand Regency of Jackson Park)
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University