ROSIE VELASCO, NHA, PsyD

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Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

Mobile: 310-***-****

Email: acvu3i@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Director 06/2015 - 04/2016 Lake Forest Nursing Center- CA Managed all day-to-day operations of a 175 bed SNF in respect to the areas of finance, productivity, quality, and risk management.Complete financial turn-around in under 6 months, of an otherwise challenged and struggling facility, by establishing strong community partnerships with area hospitals and physicians groups resulting in the integration of new clinical programs,(i.e.: Orthopedic: Knee/Hip Replacement and Wound Care.) Provide leadership to a once fragmented team to one that has now experienced many successes under my leadership and is a stronger, more confident and more cohesive unit. I am effective in spreading a message of customer service, quality of care, and compassion, I set a high standard that each team member strives to achieve each day, because they want to.

Skilled Nursing/Subacute Consultant 07/2014 - 06/2015 Consulting Services/Self-Employed-CA I provided Long Term Care consultative services to a Not-For-Profit Managed Care Healthcare Group in regards to the Accountable Care Act-Dual Eligibles/Medicare Long Term Support Services program in the San Diego area.

Executive Director 05/2001- 07/2014 Marina Care Center-CA Managed all day-to-day operations in respect to the areas of finance, productivity, quality, and risk management. Established and maintained positive, nurturing relationships with residents, staff and families. Established and maintained positive, strong and mutually beneficial relationships with area Acute Hospital Care Coordinators, Physicians groups and Community Liaisons. Provide leadership skills in managing conflict and change, creating a shared vision, proactively identifying external and internal issues that may impact our services, facilitating collaboration between departments and promoting team development and learning. Led and coordinated a team to design, develop, implement and license a State contracted and approved 24 bed Subacute / Critical Care unit.

Strong leadership skills balancing needs of large clinically complex resident populations, successfully managed 24 hour, multiple departmental supervisors and line staff. Development of Policies & Procedures for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Subacute settings. Effective in developing programs and reaching project goals. Strength in creative problem solving. Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid systems relevant to elderly and indigent populations. Committed to highest standards of care for the geriatric and special needs populations. Over 15 years of working directly with enforcement agencies such as DHCS, CMS and OSHPD. Thorough and complete understanding of ACA, CCI, CMS Medicare and Med-Cal and Title 22 guidelines. Recently consulted with a non-profit healthcare group in regards to the Accountable care Act-Dual Eligibles/MLTSS program in the San Diego area.

Leadership: Works with integrity. Inspires and motivates others to perform well. Upholds organizational values. Exhibits confidence in self and others. Effectively influences actions of others.

Delegation: Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.

Provides recognition for results.

Business Acumen: Aligns work with strategic goals and profitability.

Cost Consciousness: Develops and implements cost saving measures

EDUCATION

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) 2010 California Southern University-CA

Master of Arts: Behavioral Science/Gerontology 2000 CSU, Dominguez Hills-CA

Bachelor of Arts: Sociology 1998 CSU, Dominguez Hills-CA

AFFILIATIONS AAPC : American Association of Professional Coders, Member 2014 AHCA : American Health Care Association, Delegate 2002-2005

CAHF : California Association of Health Facilities, LA Chapter President 2004-2011 CAHF : California Association of Health Facilities, LA Chapter Treasurer 2012-2014 CAHF : California Association of Health Facilities, LB/SB Chapter Education Chair

1999-2001

NAB : National Association of Board of Examiners, Education Committee Member 1999-Present

ACHCA : American College of Health Care Administrators, Member 2000-Present

CSU, Fullerton : Ad Hoc Advisory Board for LTC Educators Spring 2008

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