Kelly E. Gorham

**** ****** ******* ***** ********** NC, 28081

252-***-**** acqe8o@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator position, with a healthcare organization that has integrity, and the desire to be leaders in the delivery of resident centered care.

Profile

Motivated, personable professional, with a master’s degree in health care administration, and a successful 35 year track record of health care service. I have a talent for quickly mastering technology, in the rapidly ever-changing healthcare industry. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports meeting stringent federal and state regulations. Knowledgeable of the nursing scope of practice and the delivery of health care services.

Education

Master of Health Administration with concentration on gerontology

oUniversity of Phoenix-2014

Bachelor of Health Care Administration with concentration Long Term Care

oUniversity of Phoenix-2011

Associate of Art Health Care Administration- 2009

oUniversity of Phoenix-2009

Licensed Vocational Nurse

oRiverside Community College-1985

Employment History

Brookdale Concord South August 2013- June 2015

Executive Director

Responsible for all operations, acting as contact for all staff, residents, prospects, community organizations, government agencies and the public. Supervises, directs, and motivates community staff. Maintains high degree of resident satisfaction and retention through consistent delivery of high quality services. Provides leadership for staff and residents to include pro-actively solving problems and resolving issues. Administers annual resident satisfaction survey. Provide direct resident care as needed. Fills in at various positions as needed to cover staffing shortages.

Executes renewal program with existing residents through a proactive program.

In conjunction with regional operations, develops annual operating and capital budgets. Aggressively anticipates and minimizes negative budget variances and deficits. Meets and exceeds budget occupancy goals for the property. Continually explores means of revenue enhancement and expense reduction.

Hires, trains, disciplines and terminates employees in accordance with company policies. Reviews hires, promotions, disciplinary actions and termination of employment of associates ensuring consistency in the selection and retention of quality personnel.

Ensures buildings, grounds and property are up to company standards through the oversight of preventative maintenance systems and programs, and frequent inspections that meet company standards of excellence.

Maintains current departmental policies, procedures, and licenses in accordance with company, Federal, State, and local requirements. Fosters creativity among staff to deliver the highest quality and best services to residents in the most economical manner possible. Responsible for creating and maintaining an atmosphere of stability where the personal dignity of residents is supported. Acts as a member of Resident Counsel. Develops and maintains a positive image within the community. Becomes active in social and civic affairs of the local community. Represents the facility and the company to governmental agencies, professional organizations, community groups and other appropriate public agencies/groups.

Utilizes sales and marketing activities and strategies to maximize occupancy.

Assists in developing and conducting service plan reviews, as required by state codes, with appropriate resident care team members and resident families. Supervises the maintenance of resident charts and reviews documentation performed by resident care staff. Oversees the resident admission process to assure required documentation is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Oversees the healthcare management of all residents in accordance with company policy and state regulations. Oversees the adherence to company policy regarding administration of medication. Assists nursing personnel in staff training and ensures frequent audits are performed on medication sheets.

The Fountains at the Albemarle August 2012- July 2013

Program Director

Program director of 60 bed CCR with memory care and assisted living residents. Responsible for developing effective plans for community success. Develop and study budgets and manage all financial matters. Planning and organizational skills with resident care and staff development, decision-making abilities: work effectively and diplomatically with residents, staff, families, vendors, and the public. Develop care plans, resident assessments, employee evaluations and training. Maintain regulatory compliance with the rules and regulations of the state of North Carolina 10A subchapter 13F Licensing of Homes for the Aged and Infirm.

Blue Ridge Health Care Raleigh, NC June 1996-June2012

LPN Staff Nurse

Staff Development Assistant

Weekend Charge Nurse

LPN at a 144 bed capacity community. The community provided skilled nursing, rehabilitation, wound care, ventilator care, and long term care. Assigned to the transitional care unit and played a key role on interdisciplinary team of Medical Directors, RN’s, LPN’s, Social Workers, and Certified Nursing Assistants. Actively participated in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with a broad range of clinical conditions. In my role as staff nurse ensure that physician’s orders are effectively carried out.

Wellington Nursing and Rehab Center November 2007- November 2011

Human Resource Manager

Staff Educator

Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsible for recruitment and retention of nursing staff for 100 bed skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long term care facility. Responsible for obtaining criminal background checks, employee records, infection control, employee health, workmen’s compensation, staff training and maintain in service records. Staffing, Unit Manager, staff nurse, CPR/First Aid Instructor, MDS/Care plan coordinator. Staff nurse providing direct resident care to promote quality outcomes.

Professional licenses

Nursing Home Administrator License #2618

Assisted Living Administrator License #A00002262

Licensed Practical Nurse License #045220

References

Available upon request

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