3184 NE 11th Street * Homestead, Florida 33033 * 787-470-4316 * Norberto Negron, MPH, MPA, OTR/L Objective To occupy an executive management position in a Health Care or Public Service or ganization. Summary I offer over twenty years of experience in the health care industry. It includes clinical, supervisory and managerial functions. I am a professional with proven leadership skills that enjoys organizing and engaging in new projects and chall enges. A visionary person that possess a great capacity to motivate and communic ate with people. Receptive to learning and always striving to perform with excel lence. Eager to occupy a position in an organization that promotes innovation. P repared academically to function in any area and at any level within the Health Care and Public Service sector. Professional Experience 07/08- present Elite Rehab at PKCC Nursing Home Tavernier, Florida Director of Rehabilitation Services * Lead and supervise the operations of the department. * Revise and monitor Medicare RUG utilization. * Prepare daily treatment planner and distribution of caseload. * Prepare weekly payroll * Monitor and evaluate revenues and expenses and make decisions accordingly to enhance efficiency and maximize productivity rates. * Engage in Monthly Chart Reviews. * Actively participate in the decision making for recruitment and selection of new staff. * Lead the interdisciplinary team/PPS meetings. * Current Chairperson of the Committee for Promotion and Public Relations of th e facility. * Responsible for daily problem solving and conflict resolution related to staf f performance and delivery of services. * Tripled the Contribution Margin. * Lead the department to be recognized and awarded on seven different occasions for the highest or most improved contribution margin. * Tripled the amount of residents on caseload resulting in an increase in reven ue. 03/06- 2/28/07 Guaynabo Home Care Inc. Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Administrator * Led and supervised the operations of this Home Care Agency * Managed Operational Budgets * Prepared the biweekly payroll. * Participated in the revision and creation of Institutional Policies and Proce dures. * Modeled and restructured operating systems. * Prepared monthly Performance Improvement reports
* Prepared Annual Performance Evaluations for all staff members * Prepared daily Treatment Planner and distribution of caseload. * Supervised and monitor the efficiency of the Data Entry and Billing Departmen t. * Engaged in Case Management and Utilization Review discussion with Medicare MC Os and Private/Commercial Insurance companies. * Prepared, planned and lead the agency for the State Department of Health and Medicare Accreditation Surveys. 01/05- 01/21/06 Chamber of Representatives of P.R. San Juan, Puerto Rico Executive Director of a Legislative Office * Led and supervised the operations of the main and district offices. * Performed research and produced legislative proposals. * Analyzed public policy proposals and provided recommendations to the Legislat or. * Responsible for supervising the approval process of our legislative proposals . * Developed the Office Manual of Policies and Procedures. * Developed and implemented the Performance Improvement and Anti-Corruption Pla n. * Represented the Legislator in official events and made public appearances on his behalf. * Responsible for orienting the constituents in the development of grants propo sals to obtain funds from the state and local government. * Responsible for directing the legislator's political campaign. 03/04/- 01/05 Guaynabo Home Care Inc. Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Administrator (same duties and responsibilities as above) 08/02- 06/03 Northern Manhattan Nursing and Rehab Center New York City, New York Director of Rehabilitation Services * Led and supervised the operations of the department. * Prepared daily treatment planner and distribution of caseload. * Evaluated staffing needs and participated in the recruitment and selection pr ocess. * Prepared the biweekly payroll. * Prepared monthly Performance Improvement reports. * Prepared monthly staff productivity reports. * Prepared and lead the department to pass without any major deficiency the Sta te Department of Health Accreditation Survey. 07/00- 05/02 Split Rock and Eastchester Nursing and Rehab. Centers Bronx, New York Occupational Therapy Consultant * Provided recommendations to enhance the operations of the Occupational Therap y program.
* Actively participated in the development of a Falls Prevention/Restraint Free Environment program. * Actively participated in the development of Rehab Dining Program. * Provided clinical supervision to all staff members. 08/95- 06/00 CASA PROMESA SNF for HIV/AIDS patients Bronx, New York Director of Rehabilitation Services * Initially hired as a Consultant to assist in the development of the Rehabilit ation Department. Then appointed as the Director of the department. * Developed and revised Policies and Procedures. * Structured the operational systems. * Determined staffing needs and participated in the recruitment and selection p rocess. * Determined the need for equipment and treatment supplies and originated purch ase requisitions for this purpose. * Developed progress reports forms and /screening/evaluation tools. * Developed Productivity Logs. * Prepared Performance Improvement reports. * Led the preparation process for JCAHCO accreditation survey. * Led the department to pass without any major deficiencies all the State Depar tment of Health Accreditation surveys. * Participated in the design and planning stages of an Adult day Care Center fo r HIV/AIDS patients. 10/94- 08/95 Daughters of Jacob Nursing Home Bronx, New York Occupational Therapist (Independent Contractor) 01/93-09/94 Associated Health Focus New Haven, Connecticut Occupational Therapist (Independent Contractor) 04/91-08/92 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Hospital Bronx, New York Staff Senior Occupational Therapist 07/90-04/91 Terence Cardinal Cooke SNF New York City, New York Staff Occupational Therapist 01/90-06/90 Hospital Wilma N. Vazquez Vega Baja, Puerto Rico Staff Occupational Therapist 03/89-12/89 Hospital Dr. Alejandro Otero Manati, Puerto Rico Staff Occupational Therapist Education August 1999- May 2003 New York University (NYU) New York City, New York Master of Public Administration Concentration: Health Care Management and Policy ( Approved by the Accreditation Commission of Education in Health Services Admin istration) August 1992- May 1998 University of Connecticut (UCONN) Farmington,Connecticut Master of Public Health Thesis: " Understanding the Incidence of HIV/AIDS among Puerto Ricans in NYC" Practicum Experience: "Bridgeport Community Health Center", Bridgeport CT
August 1984- May 1988 University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Puerto Rico Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy Certifications/Licenses * Licensed as a Health Services Administrator in Puerto Rico * Member of the College of Health Services Administrators in Puerto Rico * Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Florida, New York and Puerto Rico Professional and Community Activities * President of the Occupational Therapy Graduating Class of 1988 * Vice-President of the Student Council for the College of Health Related Profe ssions at the University of Puerto Rico. * Pre- candidate for Mayor at the municipality of "Morovis" in Puerto Rico (Mar ch 2008) * Founder and Manager of a Baseball Little League team ( 2003- 2008). * Organizer of Fund Raising activities in his community to assist people with c atastrophic diseases and emergency financial needs. Personal Interests * To read books about "Self Improvement", "Leadership", and "Motivational Skill s" * To listen and watch Sports News. References References available upon request.