CALVIN WALKER, MHA

Dacula, GA 404-***-**** ad2wza@r.postjobfree.com /in/calvinwalker Targeting role as: CEO

HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Results driven and highly experienced Health Care Operations Executive with a proven track record with over a decade of achieving excellence in health care administration and operations. Adept at optimizing operational efficiency, driving quality improvement, and enhancing patient outcomes. Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to lead and inspire interdisciplinary teams. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, budget management, and compliance with regulatory standards. Known for implementing innovative solutions and leveraging technology to streamline processes and achieve organizational goals. Seeking opportunities to leverage my extensive healthcare operations background in a dynamic and progressive health care environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Presbyterian Village Athens 2022 –Present

Life Plan Community (CRCC) supplying rehab, respiratory, and pharmacy services, for Assisted Living, Memory Care and Post-Acute Care

Director of Health Services Operations

Holds line responsibility for the administrative direction and coordination of the following departments: Nursing; Facilities Management; Food and Nutrition; Safety and Emergency Preparedness; and Environmental Services.

Recruited and built clinical team to open the facility for operations, growing census by 200%

Directed operations of Health Services team with $100M+ revenue and 500 employees.

Held full P&L oversight for $100M annually.

C.L. Wood Enterprises, LLC 2015 – Present

Consultant enterprise focused on assisting organizations that need specific support in compliance management, audit preparation, process mapping and developing continuous quality improvement.

Owner, CEO

Led initiatives in revamping talent acquisition and recruitment methods.

Advised business leaders on devising and implementing strategies to enhance organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and procedures throughout the organization.

Provided guidance to departmental managers in scheduled training courses focused on leadership improvement, training and methodologies.

Utilized knowledge in labor relations, succession planning, and team development to augment staff numbers and bolster retention rates.

Provided data management support as well as file management regarding HR compliance and database integrations.

Developed meaningful relationships with partner companies, resulting in an improved contract renewal rate.

Ethica Healthcare 2020 – 2021

Large scale nursing nonprofit organization with 180 facilities across Southeastern United States

Post-Acute Care Operations

Oversaw branding campaign, including implementing new signage to increase community visibility. Provided strategic leadership and operational management for the Critical Access Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Pharmacy, Nursing, Respiratory Care, and Rehab Services

Directed a 158-bed facility with 300 employees and $1.2M P&L.

Renovated 3 wings totaling $10M, leading to increased customer service levels.

Eliminated agency staffing resulting in labor cost savings of over $1.6M

Wellington Healthcare 2019 – 2020

Boutique nursing home enterprise with locations throughout Georgia

Post-Acute Care Operations

Oversaw project of building rewiring due to electric outages and old transformers. Evaluated daily operations to ensure high quality patient care and maximize patient flow. Directed daily operations and implemented enhanced operational efficiencies for 220-bed facility.

Supervised and mentored 300 team members to meet operational standards of the organization.

Reduced staff turnover from 50% to 12% and increased team member satisfaction from 50% to 75% by engaging with staff and identifying and promptly addressing problems immediately.

Life Care Centers of America (Gwinnett) 2017 – 2019

Nationwide skilled nursing home with facilities in all 50 states

Post-Acute Care Operations

Directed P&L of $10M annually and 300 healthcare employees.

Managed $4.5M infrastructure renovation project, producing deliverables under budget and before expected timeline.

Saved $700K in labor costs by converting to Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).

Renovated respiratory services wing for $2M, enabling higher patient admittance acuity.

Generated $2M in revenue through renegotiating insurance payments.

Increased skilled admission by 15% by being selected as a service provider for 2 local hospitals.

Pruitt Health 2012 – 2016

Large, complex nursing company with 100 locations spanning the Southeast U.S.

Post-Acute Care Operations

Directed day-to-day operations of post-acute rehab services with 300 employees and $15M budget.

Identified $2M shortfall in the financial department and recouped the money.

Increased patient capacity and specialized needs care abilities by overseeing $1M ventilation system repair and renovation.

Oversaw construction of $25M facility delivered on time and at budget leading to additional 148 beds

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Electronic Medical Records Implementation Analyst Georgia Department of Community Health

Blood gas technician (NICU) Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital System

(Adjunct) Teacher Various Community and Technical Colleges (10+ years)

Regional Manager Fourier Systems / Fisher Scientific

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Healthcare Administration/ Master of Business Administration Georgia State University

MS: Biology Virginia Commonwealth University

BA: Biology Brown University

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator /Assisted Living Administrator State of Georgia

Certified Dementia Practitioner

AFFILIATIONS

American College of Healthcare Executives American College of Health Care Administrators Georgia Health Care Association

“Mr. Walker proved to be extremely knowledgeable related to healthcare in a non-acute setting. He exhibited second-to-none professionalism and demonstrated a heightened sense of customer service delivery and held the same expectations of the staff.” - Karen Daniels, CEO, Warm Springs Medical Center

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