Skilled nursing facility administrator that has more than 10 years of professional experience working in nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. Their professional background includes administrative leadership of multiple skilled nursing facilities in California, with experience overseeing facility operations and managing diverse patient populations in both long-term care and rehabilitation environments. Professional credentials include licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator in California. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts degree. Over the course of their administrative career, the expert has managed facilities with varied operational demands, including long-term care environments, rehabilitation-focused facilities, and nursing homes serving significant behavioral health patient populations. The expert has served as administrator for three nursing homes and rehabilitation centers ranging in size from approximately 48 to 150 beds. These facilities have included long-term care environments as well as rehabilitation centers focused on short-term recovery, including programs emphasizing knee and hip rehabilitation for Medicare patients. In their current role, the expert administers a 124-bed facility with a large psychiatric patient population, including individuals with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, and substance abuse conditions. Their administrative responsibilities have included interaction with patients and their families, as well as coordination with government agencies responsible for healthcare oversight. The expert has experience working with regulatory authorities such as the Department of Health Services, the Department of Public Health, and the Office of the Inspector General. In facilities serving complex behavioral health populations, their work has also involved regular coordination with local law enforcement.