STEPHANIE M. YATES
SOUTHFIELD,MI
Summary
Experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with over 30 years in long-term care operations, specializing in nutrition, regulatory compliance, and staff development. Manages compliance systems and quality reviews while coordinating interdisciplinary efforts to align operations with federal and state regulations, ensuring high standards of resident care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Nexcare Health Systems
Detroit, MI
08.2023 - Current
- Directed day-to-day nursing home operations for NexCare Health Systems resident care teams.
- Ensured readiness for state surveys by maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Reviewed federal and state laws for long-term care facilities and kept operations aligned with required regulations.
- Built and rolled out policies and procedures to support state compliance.
- Educated supervisors on policies, procedures, and resident care expectations to ensure high standards.
- Conducted quality assurance reviews to evaluate and improve care provided by staff members.
- Facilitated communication among families, physicians, and staff to enhance resident experience.
Chief Executive Officer/ Owner
Wellness Fundamentals, LLC
Southfield, Michigan
01.2006 - Current
- Crafted company vision for wellness services and client care initiatives, aligning strategic goals with client needs.
- Directed wellness fundamentals strategy for client-centered health services.
- Led daily operations across Wellness Fundamentals service delivery and administration.
- Established partnerships to enhance wellness programs and expand community outreach efforts.
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Prestige Healthcare
Farmington, MI
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Directed daily operations at facility caring for many individuals.
- Developed policies to align procedures with nursing home strategic initiatives and complied with statutory, regulatory, state and federal guidelines.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for residents in accordance with their individualized service plans.
- Communicated with families, physicians, and staff to support quality resident experience.
Culinary & Nutrition Director- NDTR, CDM, CFPP
Ciena Health Care
West Bloomfield, MI
07.2017 - 03.2022
- Directed nutrition programs across foodservice, clinical, and wellness operations.
- Coordinated nutrition services with nursing, kitchen, and administrative teams.
- Reviewed menus for compliance with dietary needs and regulatory rules.
- Led staff training on diet guidelines, sanitation, and meal standards.
- Monitored compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Nutritionist/ CPT
Hope United Methodist Church
Southfield, MI
02.2006 - 01.2018
- Conducted nutritional assessments of patients, including review of medical history and laboratory results.
- Educated participants on balanced diets and portion control.
- Conducted nutrition counseling for Hope United Methodist Church community members.
- Developed healthy meal plans for church wellness and outreach programs.
- Provided food service guidance for events for Hope United Methodist Church events.
- Researched calories and nutritional content of various meals and summarized data in comprehensive reports.
Director of Food and Nutrition
Woodhaven Retirement Community
Livonia, Michigan
01.2002 - 11.2017
- Directed food and nutrition operations for retirement community residents.
- Planned menus aligned with dietary needs and senior care standards.
- Ensured compliance with health inspections and nutrition regulations to uphold safety standards.
- Analyzed nutrient content in recipes to ensure meals met nutritional requirements.
- Supervised kitchen staff and coordinated daily meal service.
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve team skills and performance.
- Enforced compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Led crisis management efforts to resolve issues promptly and efficiently.
- Facilitated scheduled inspections and maintained office areas for safety and order.
Nutrition Coach
Livonia Community Recreational Center
Livonia, MI
01.2010 - 09.2014
- Facilitated nutrition coaching sessions for recreation center members and community wellness participants, enhancing their understanding of healthy eating.
- Reviewed dietary habits and developed personalized meal guidance aligned with client goals.
- Educated clients on balanced eating, hydration, and healthy snack choices to promote sustained wellness.
- Reviewed food journals and discussed nutrition habits during client follow-up meetings.
- Worked with fitness staff to align nutrition guidance with exercise plans.
- Coordinated group wellness workshops within community recreation center program schedules, fostering community engagement in nutrition education.
Director of Food & Nutrition Services
Martin Luther Memorial Home
Livonia, MI
01.1998 - 07.2002
- Directed food and nutrition services for Martin Luther Memorial Home residents and care teams.
- Planned therapeutic menus aligned with resident diets and clinical nutrition needs.
- Supervised dietary staff schedules, assignments, and daily meal service operations.
- Assisted in developing menus that adhere to federal guidelines while providing a variety of healthy options.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and care teams on nutrition support.
- Reviewed medical records, lab data, and weight trends for diet planning.
- Documented nutrition assessments and interventions in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on diet changes and chronic disease management.
Food Service Director
Aramark Corporation
Wayne, MI
11.1995 - 12.1998
- Directed Aramark food service operations across daily dining services.
- Coordinated menu planning with Aramark nutrition and client requirements.
- Monitored sanitation, food safety, and compliance procedures.
- Implemented best practices for food preparation techniques, storage methods, and portion control.
- Supervised kitchen staff scheduling, training, and performance standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen equipment to maintain a safe work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Madonna University
Livonia, MIAssociate of Science - Dietetic Technology
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MINursing Home Administrator License -
Madonna University
MISome College (No Degree) - Certification in Adult Weight Management
American Dietetic Association
Chicago, ILSkills
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Survey Preparedness
- Quality assurance
- Healthcare Administration
- Healthcare Operations
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Emergency preparedness
- Operations Management
- Federal Abuse Enforcement
- Personnel Management
- Strategic Planning
- Training and Competency Development
- Incident management
- Nutrition monitoring
- Pressure injury management
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic leadership
- Effective communication
- Training and development
- Critical thinking
- Financial Operations
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Accomplishments
- Nursing Home Administrator License-Also served as, Interim Administrator, and currently Administrator.
- Successful survey performance- Zero Harm level deficiencies while serving as, AIT, Interim and Administrator, Perfect State Survey 2026, Risk Based Survey CMS Qualified Facility 2026, Zero Facility Acquired Pressure injuries since being Administrator at West Oaks Senior Care & Rehab, 2025 ACHA Silver Award Winner, 2024 Awarded Best Clinical Regulatory Compliance.
- Utilized evidence-based health coaching guidelines, nationally accepted health promotion recommendations, and disease prevention strategies used by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), (CDR) Commission of Dietetic Registration Association of Nutrition and Food Service Professionals (ANFP), and the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).
- Specializing in electronic documentation of the nutrition care process. Proficient in MDS, ECS, and Point Click Care, ADL and Care Planning
- Organized, directed, and managed operations for all residents, creating customized care plans ensuring compliance with physicians' orders, therapeutic diets, and resident's dietary restrictions and CMS guidelines.
- Oversaw human resources and hiring of staff, Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal standards regarding PPE, infection control, personal hygiene, HACCP, FIFO and health standards.
- Nutrition through Life Cycle Certificate and Adult Weight Management
- Expert Witness for Legal Council
- Sigma Zeta Math and Science Honor Society
Affiliations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2006 – Present) ANFP
- Sigma Zeta Alumni Member
- National Association of Long-Term Care Administrators Board
- American Health Care Association
- NAB National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards
- HCAM- Health Care Association of Michigan
Certification
- Michigan Real Estate License
- Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional
- HACCP Certification
- Serve Safe Certification
- Nutrition & Dietetic Technician Registered
Timeline
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Nexcare Health Systems
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Prestige Healthcare
12.2021 - 08.2023
Culinary & Nutrition Director- NDTR, CDM, CFPP
Ciena Health Care
07.2017 - 03.2022
Nutrition Coach
Livonia Community Recreational Center
01.2010 - 09.2014
Nutritionist/ CPT
Hope United Methodist Church
02.2006 - 01.2018
Chief Executive Officer/ Owner
Wellness Fundamentals, LLC
01.2006 - Current
Director of Food and Nutrition
Woodhaven Retirement Community
01.2002 - 11.2017
Director of Food & Nutrition Services
Martin Luther Memorial Home
01.1998 - 07.2002
Food Service Director
Aramark Corporation
11.1995 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Madonna University
Associate of Science - Dietetic Technology
Wayne County Community College
Nursing Home Administrator License -
Madonna University
Some College (No Degree) - Certification in Adult Weight Management
American Dietetic Association