EDUCATION
1987 California Coast University Santa Ana, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management

1980 Fanny Allen School Of Nursing Winooski, VT


CLINICAL EXPERIENCES 1984-To the Present
Consultant 5/07 - present
Kern Valley Healthcare District, Mountain Mesa, California (74 beds)
Assumed management of the operations of a troubled distinct part skilled nursing facility owned by the Kern Valley Healthcare District. Administered day-to-day operations of facility, including significant staff training, implementation of new policies and procedures and significant interaction with Department of Public Health. Prior to assumption of management, the facility had experienced 3 substandard surveys, with deficiency levels in multiple areas ranging in scope and severity from levels G to L, including an immediate jeopardy for medication errors, with only 10 days from revocation of Medi-cal and Medicare certification and imminent closure by the California Department of Public Health. Within 3 months, the facility was been returned to professional standards of care and received a zero deficiency survey. Daily management of operations has been returned to Healthcare District’s long term management. Sycamore currently provides contract Interim Administrator and Registered Nurses to the facility. Sycamore also provides consultation as requested

Consultant 12/07 - present
Palm Drive Nursing and Rehab, Sebastopol, California (36 bed hospital)
Engaged for the purpose of administering closure of District Hospital, including creation of Plan of Closure, interface with State and Local officials, Ombudsman, patient families and Residents regarding closure of Hospital and discharge of patients and relocation of residents to other suitable environments, including appropriate alternative facilities.

Patient Care Ombudsman 10/06 – present
Doctors Medical Center San Pablo, West Contra Costa Healthcare District, Contra Costa, California (232 bed hospital)
Appointed by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California for the purpose of reporting to the Court regarding patient care provided by Hospital, as well as identifying issues arising during the course of a Chapter 9 (municipality) bankruptcy proceeding

Appointments as: Temporary Manager

Temporary Manager: Appointed to operate Skilled Nursing Facility by State (California Department of Health Care Services) or Federal (Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services) Regulatory Agency to operate Skilled Nursing Facility as a substitute facility manager or administrator with authority to hire, terminate, or reassign staff, obligate facility funds, alter facility procedures, and manage the facility in order to correct deficiencies identified in the facility's operation.

Receiver:
Receiver: Appointed by the California Superior Court by request of State Regulatory Agency (California Department of Health Services) under provisions of California law (Health & Safety Code Section 1329) to oversee management and operations of facilities pursuant to the provisions of the Health & Safety Code where a Court has determined that the operations are not in compliance with State and/or Federal laws and regulations.

(These appointments have overlapped one another, with Temporary Manager appointments often resulting in subsequent appointment as Receiver)

6/06 – 12/06
Temporary Manager – Villa Maria Elena, Compton, CA (99 beds)

6/06 – 11/06
Temporary Manager/Receiver – Huntington Healthcare Center, Los Angeles, California (99 beds)

4/06 – 1/07
Temporary Manager/Receiver – Applewood Inn, Redding CA (125 beds)

4/06 – 11/06
Temporary Manager/Receiver – St. Erne Healthcare Center, Inglewood, CA (275 beds)

3/06 – 2/07
Temporary Manager/Receiver - Rehab Specialties Inn, Anderson CA (143 beds

2/06 – 4/06
Temporary Manager/Receiver – Monterey Convalescent Hospital (30 beds)

9/05 – 2/06
Temporary Manager, Capitola Care Center, Santa Cruz, CA (99 beds)

9/04 – 2/05
Temporary Manager, Pleasant Care – Napa, CA (99 beds) (Federal Appointment: 9/04 – 11/04, State Appointment: 11/04 to 1/31/05)

12/03 – 3/04
Receiver - Centers for Elders Independence, Oakland, CA (60 units)

8/03 – 12/03
Receiver - Orchard Gables/Wilcox Convalescent Hospital, Hollywood, CA (59 beds)

10/02 – 11/03
Temporary Manager/Receiver - Burlingame Healthcare Center, Burlingame, CA (281 beds)

1/03 – 3/03
Temporary Manger, Immaculate Care Center, Oakland, CA (35 beds)


Other Skilled Nursing Facility Experience
Consultant Millbrae Serra Convalescent Center Millbrae, CA
Assisted the Administrator of a (then) troubled 120 bed skilled nursing facility. Worked with the Administrator on day-to-day operations of facility, including staff replacement, implementation of new policies and procedures and interaction with Department of Health Services. Assisted facility to regain and maintain professional standards of care and will continue with long term consulting to assist with facility compliance.

Deputy to Receiver 1/05 – 6/05 Canoga Care Center Canoga Park, CA Management of day-to-day operations of skilled nursing facility during pendency of private lawsuit; interaction with State and Federal authorities to accomplish smooth transition without impact to residents or staff of facility; interaction with and between old and new operators to assist in complex transfer of operations from one operator to another accomplished through a foreclosure proceeding

Other Skilled Nursing Facility Experience
Interim Administrator 2002 Beverly Healthcare Fort Smith, AR
Management of day-to-day operations of skilled nursing facilities. Responsible for identification of areas of non-compliance and formulation of action plans for correction. Provided guidance in development of plan to remove local facility from immediate jeopardy.

Administrator / Consultant 10/2000 – 12/2001 New Horizons Community Care Center Inglewood, CA
Assumed control of operations of a (then) troubled 99 bed skilled nursing facility from evicted tenant/operator. Administered day-to-day operations of facility, including significant staff replacement, implementation of new policies and procedures and significant interaction with Department of Health Services. Returned facility to professional standards of care and turned operations over to long term management.

Chief Executive Officer 1995 - present Sycamore Healthcare Bakersfield, CA
AManagement of day-to-day operations of Sycamore-owned RCFE and ARF facilities. Creation and implementation of marketing plans for Sycamore-owned and non-Sycamore owned facilities on consulting basis. Consultation with skilled nursing facilities regarding problem resolution for operational and management issues. Training and precepting for all levels of skilled nursing facility staff and management. Oversight of staff and management services for skilled nursing facilities. Staffing of Temporary Management and Receiverships of skilled nursing facilities. Creation and Implementation of plans to remove facilities from Immediate Jeopardy or Focused Review situations. Creation and implementation of plans of correction for troubled skilled nursing facilities. Creation and implementation of closing plans for skilled nursing facilities in accordance with California Health and Safety Code

Chief Operations Officer 1998 - 1999 Aspen Healthcare Redwood City, CA
Assessment of facilities owned and operated by healthcare chain for continued viability of operations. Conducted due diligence review on existing facilities and potential acquisitions. Created strategic plan for continued healthcare operations of chain. Prepared facilities for sale and closure. Managed and oversaw day-to-day operations. Hired and trained administrators. Assisted in networking (LAN and WAN) all facilities and Corporate. Introduced marketing plans

Administrator 1987 – 1998 Pacific Regency Arvin, CA
Assumed management of day-to-day operations of troubled facility. Created and implemented plan to remove facility from Focused Review. Obtained and maintained 99% occupancy and turned facility into profitable operation. Served as Preceptor for AIT program.

Senior Consultant 1984 – 1998 Pacific Regency Management Arvin, CA Conducted due diligence investigations for acquisition of facilities. Acted as Team Leader for facility under Focused Review. Oversight of independently-managed facilities. Reviewed and implemented facility policies and procedures. Evaluated staff and vendor contracts for approval/renewal. Creation and implementation of marketing plan. Oversaw establishment of operations for new and newly-acquired facilities, as well as closing of facilities, as necessary.

LICENSURE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
California Licensed Vocational Nursing #VN107919

California Nursing Home Administrator #NHA 4948

California Preceptor for Administrator in Training

California Staff Developer

California RCFE

California ARF

Member California Receiver’s Forum

References Available on Request