Nekita J. Sullivan, CHES, PT, CHT, DPT, MBA, CYT

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced health educator, physical therapist, business management professional, and yoga teachedr. Skilled in completing various educational, clinical, research, and management tasks. Proficient in managing teams and collaborating with department leaders to meet goals. Strong leadership skills and success with business growth and achievement of operational goals. Achieved # 1 ranking in company for exceeding operational goals on multiple occasions. Specific skills include:

10 years management experience directing and leading teams to provide quality health and rehabilitation services

19 years clinical experience as health care professional in inpatient and outpatient hospital, industrial, home health, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care settings

Creating, implementing, and evaluating strategic business and marketing plans

Utilizing quality, financial, and strategic management methods to support the organization’s vision and achieve its mission by formulating, implementing, and measuring short-term, mid-term, and long-term strategic goals

Developing, executing, and assessing clinical programs and business services

Program management of health promotion, rehabilitation, and continuing education programs

Developing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint computer programs

Maintaining electronic documentation for compliance with quality audits and regulations

Participated on multidisciplinary primary care teams

EDUCATION

Clemson University - Clemson, SC

Bachelor of Science in Health Science, 1996

Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 1999

Master of Health Science, 1999

Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2008

American Intercontinental University - Hoffman Estates, IL

Master of Business Administration, Management Specialization, 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ATI Physical Therapy – Greenville, SC

Outpatient Physical Therapist, 2016 to present

Evaluate and treat patients in outpatient setting with orthopedic, neurological, and work-related injuries

Heritage Healthcare, Inc. - Greenville, SC

Community Rehabilitation Director, 2011 to 2016

Complete managerial and clinical tasks for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation department of physical, occupational, and speech therapists at the Woodlands of Furman Continuous Care Retirement Community (30 skilled nursing beds, 30 assisted living beds, 20 memory care beds, 130 independent living units)

Program management: time management-coordinating daily therapist work schedules and monthly calendar activities, cost management-meeting monthly operational goals, quality management-completing weekly and quarterly chart audits, human resource management-interviewing potential employees and conducting annual reviews, communication management-conducting staff meetings, risk management-maintaining appropriate documentation to prevent insurance reimbursement denials

Present rehabilitative education programs to residents to market outpatient services

Complete weekly, monthly, quarterly operational and audit reports to meet goals and maintain proper standards of care

Orient, train, educate, and manage physical, occupational, and speech therapists to provide high quality therapy services

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, dietary, marketing, activities, facility, administrative, and executive managers daily to coordinate and schedule therapy services

Upstate Area Health Education Center (AHEC) - Greenville, SC

Consultant, 2009

Developed and presented 4-hour oncology rehabilitation continuing education course for occupational and physical therapists

Gentiva - Greenville, SC

Home Health Physical Therapist Case Manager & Interim Orthopedic Director, 2007 to 2011

Completed case management and leadership tasks for therapy team and orthopedic program

Program management: time management-coordinating assistant weekly work assignments, quality management-conducting chart audits and attending DHEC survey meetings

Created, implemented, evaluated home health rehab programs

Supervised assistants and aides

Progressive Physical Therapy - Greenville, SC

Outpatient Clinic Director, 2005 to 2007

Developed, implemented, assessed outpatient rehab programs

Supervised administrative and clinical staff at multiple sites

Completed budget reports, administrative tasks, and marketing assignments

Program management: time management-completing daily work schedules, quality management-conducting chart audits, cost management-ordering supplies and equipment

Spartanburg Regional Hospital System (BMW Campus) - Greer, SC

Industrial/Outpatient Staff Physical Therapist, 2003 to 2005

AnMed/VBS Rehabilitative Services - Anderson, SC

Outpatient Staff Physical Therapist, 2000 to 2003

St. Francis Bon Secours Health System - Greenville, SC

Inpatient Staff Physical Therapist PRN, 2000 to 2003

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES

CHES/Certified Health Education Specialist, 7537

PT/Licensed Physical Therapist (SC), 4014

CHT/Certified Hand Therapist, 106*******

CYT/Certified Yoga Teacher-2018

MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS

Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Community Service Organization) since 1995

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Review on Li-Tsang CW, Hung LK, Mak AF. The Effect of Corrective Splinting on Flexion Contracture of Rheumatoid Fingers. J Hand Ther. 2002; 15 (2). Hooked on Evidence APTA online. Alexandria, VA: American Physical Therapy Assoc.; 2007. Available at: http://www.hookedonevidence.org

HONORS & AWARDS

Who’s Who National Register Executives and Professionals 2004-2005

Member of Greenville First Business Magazine 2010 Best & Brightest Class

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Butterfly Eco Beauty Bar, LLC (Owner), August 2018

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