1. WILLIAM D. SAVETT MPH, NHA
9640 NW 7th Court, Apt. 2014
Plantation, Florida 33324
Tel: 954-864-2009
E-Mail: w.savett01@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in administration/management where my leadership, organizational and financial
management experience, skills, and drive will be utilized to fulfill and surpass expectations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Over 35 years of experience as a Nursing Home Administrator, with 5 years in multi-facility
management. Exceptional strength in facility evaluation skills and problem solving for success.
Consistent history of facility turn-arounds. Highly skilled in identification and development of key
community relationships. Excellent employee relations and team building skills.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Executive Director 2013-2016
Regents Park/Westchester ofSunrise
Sunrise, Florida
120 Nursing home/120 bed Assisted Living
Achieved Consulting Office recognition three (3) years consecutively for net income, Medicare and total
census,and facility operations. Increased Star rating from one (1) to three (3) stars. No F-tags resulting
from Complaint Investigations during 3.5 year tenure as Administrator. Pionerred contractual
relationships with Medicare Conveners, Navi-Health and Remedy Partners/BCPI. Developed tracking
system to assure compliance with expectations for length of stay and therapy utilization. Supevised two
(2) facility renovation projects. Negotiated with cable and telephone utility companies to significantly
reduce costs. Maintained excellent relationship with all levels of facility staff through daily recognition
and contact.
Administrator 2010-2013
Avante at Ocala
Ocala, Florida
133 bed Nursing Home
Assumed Administrator position shortly after re-opening of facility. Facilitated rapid census growth by
developing and nurturing strategic relationships with local physician groups and health care networks.
Consistently achieved highest Medicare census in company. Developed a successfuland profitable
Ventilator Care Unit with statewide reputation/referrals. Successfully supervised the addition and opening
of a 28 bed addition short term rehabilitation unit. All AHCA surveys with no resident care deficiencies
despite rapid census growth.
2. Executive Director 2008-2010
Fort Bayard Medical Center
Fort Bayard, NewMexico
200 bed State ofNewMexico Nursing Home, 18 bed CDU
Recruited by prominen nationall recognizedt nursing home professional to lead difficult
Medicaid/Medicare recertification process and Department of Justice court ordered “Corrective Action
Plan”. Facility voluntarily decertified for both Medicaid/Medicare. Achieved Medicaid/Medicare
recertification with 130 residents residing in facility. Veterans Administration moratorium rescinded.
Achieved noted recognition by Department of Justice for “Corrective Action Plan” implementation and
compliance.
Regional Director ofOperations 2001-2007
DOS Health Care Inc.
Miami Beach, Florida
Management oversight for six (6) Nursing Homes, and an ICF/MR. Consistently improved Medicare Part
A Census through development of key physician relationships. Developed system for both operations and
clinical reporting with management team. Significantly improved facilities performance in terms of net
profit, census and collections through comprehensive/consistent operational reviews. Special assignment
2005-2007 included specific assignment as Administrator of newly acquired 230 bed nursing home under
threat of moratorium. Achieved successfulfacility turn-around by implementation of culture change
strategies to improve quality care,rebuilding of facility reputation within health care community and
oversight/completion of facility remodeling project.
Administrator 1996-2001
Miami Beach, Florida
230 bed Nursing Home
Facility received recognition for best census, and net income in Eastern Division of Sun Healthcare Inc.
Significantly increased Medicare Part A census through development of key physician relationships.
Negotiated Managed Care contracts. Developed highly successfulRespiratory/Sub-Acute Care Unit.
Excellent survey history including zero deficiency survey.
Senior Administrator 1991-1995
Pompano Beach, Florida
Oversight responsibility for 196 and 126 bed Nursing Homes
Consistently implemented strategic marketing plan to maximize Medicare Part A census by developing
strategic relationships with area hospitals and physicians. Developed successfulRespiratory/Sub-Acute
Care and Dementia Units. Organized a highly successful “Management Team”,and implemented
employee involvement strategies to meet the “Vision”, and “Mission” of both facilities.
Administrator 1988-1990
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
3. 240 bed Nursing Home
Implemented successfulstrategies to maximize facility census,profit, employee morale and survey
compliance despite significant fiscal issues.
Senior Administrator 1985-1988
Miami, Florida
Oversight responsibility 120 and 99 bed Nursing Homes
Achieved first “Superior Rating” for facility with significant physical plant and employee morale issues.
Instilled pride in facility staff through consistent monitoring of both performance and quality care. Grew
census to near 100% occupancy by direct/daily involvement in marketing to area hospitals, and
physicians. Promoted to Senior Administrator based on accomplishments and leadership.
Associate Administrator 1982-1985
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
253 bed Nursing Home
Learned many valuable lessons in Nursing Home Administration through apprenticeship relationship with
owner of facility who pioneered field and authored first textbook regarding Nursing Home
Administration.
Administrator 1980-1982
Miami Beach, Florida
196 bed Nursing Home
Learned valuable lesson regarding importance of consistently monitoring accounts receivable. Paved way
for consistent collection history and strategy implementation throughout career.
EDUCATION
MPH: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 1978
Major: Gerontology, Public Health Administration
BS: Brockport State, Brockport, NY 1977
Major: Community Health Science
LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
Nursing Home Administrator: License #1744
NHA Licensed Preceptor, Florida.