W I L L I A M D . P A T T E R S O N I I BPATTERSON@HUGHES.NET W W W . L I N K E D I N . C O M / I N / B P 5485 L E A D I N G H E A L T H C A R E D I R E C T O R Twenty years of expertise directing staff and healthcare operations for two outstanding hospitals and one long-term care facility. Managed all levels of operations, employees, contract providers, and outside agencies to plan, coordinate, and attain goals. Visionary executive leadership increased patient outcomes, provided staff development, drove revenues, reduced costs, improved safety, and minimized injuries. Experienced in Skilled Nursing Facility and Long-Term Acute Care Hospital compliance with federal, state, local, and joint commission regulations by reviewing, correcting, and implementing new policies and procedures. Proven success leading multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide award-winning patient care. Skilled instructor selected by several organizations to develop educational programs and teach proper medical procedures and healthcare curriculum to staff and respiratory therapy students. Recognized as a leading family and patient advocate. P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E LEXINGTON PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER -- TOPEKA KS ADMINISTRATOR 03/13-09/15 Managed a 90 Bed Medicare/Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility. Ensured facility was in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Managed a 9,000,000.00 annual facility budget. Increased Medicare Part A patient population to 28-30/ADC Increased Medicare Part A daily reimbursement to $475/day No KDADS complaint surveys over the last 14 months No harm level tags during leadership of facility Decreased employee turnover rate by 15% Developed a positive empowered employee culture. Facility voted Best of Topeka 2015 Counsel and conduct patient and family education to address expectations, identify goals, provide support, and review short and long-term treatment plans Experience in the administration of Medicare services, budgeting, profit and loss management, billing and collections and interpreting financial reports. SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Topeka, KS DIRECTOR OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY SERVICES/ENVIRONMENT OF CARE 10/97 – 02/13 Direct and coordinate respiratory therapy services for the 34-bed hospital that provides exceptional care to patients with acute, chronic, and end-stage illnesses. Manage and train the respiratory therapy team to conduct proper assessments, procedures, and patient education. Create and present safety and new orientation programs. Administer, create, and implement the annual $330,000 department budget. Generate reports and analyze benchmark data to determine staffing costs, increase quality care, and meet safety standards. Foster medical behavioral health support by directing interdisciplinary teams to determine proper drug treatment plans for mental health and special patients. Provide executive leadership by leading monthly staff meetings with Pulmonary Program Directors to discuss new initiatives and respiratory therapy issues. Select state-of-the-art respiratory therapy equipment, conduct inventory management, and control. Oversee and plan all hospital environment of care operations to ensure 100% compliance and accreditation with the Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, OSHA, Federal Drug Administration, and State Fire Marshal regulations. Supervise inspections with all federal, state, and local agencies and consult with officials to ensure proper policies and procedures are followed. W I L L I A M D . P A T T E R S O N I I P A G E 2 E D U C A T I O N MBA, Healthcare Management Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT 2012 Bachelors of Health Services, Healthcare Administration Washburn University Topeka, KS 2010 Associate of Science, Respiratory Therapy Washburn University Topeka, KS 1994 L I C E N S U R E S A N D C E R T I F I C A T I O N S Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, No.: 3449, 2011 Certified Adult Care Home Operator, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, 2010 Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, No.: 16-01634, 1994 P R O F E S S I O N A L L E A D E R S H I P WASHBURN UNIVERSITY – Topeka, KS CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR, RESPIRATORY THERAPY ADVISORY BOARD 2000 - 2013 Create programs, teach, evaluate, and develop respiratory therapy students during clinical rotations. P R O F E S S I O N A L M E M B E R S H I P S American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) Kansas Respiratory Care Society Education and Membership Committees, Kansas Adult Care Executives (KACE), 2011 Kansas Adult Care Executives