Donald R Blunt
Lake Cormorant,MS
Summary
Results-oriented nursing home leader knowledgeable about effective recruitment, training and leadership strategies to maintain employee efficiency, accuracy and quality of services. Well-organized and resourceful with a proactive mindset and good communication skills. Ready to offer 17 years' experience in the field to a dynamic new role with growth potential.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Diversicare of Southaven
Southaven, MS
02.2019 - Current
- Stabilized staffing for center reducing turnover from 140% in January 2019 to an average of 36% through January 2021.
- Instituted operational expense control systems leading to consistent results in all areas of controllable expenses FY20 resulting in expenses positive to budget by 13%.
- Maintained Medicare daily reimbursement to an average of $502 PPD from PDPM onset through January 2021.
- Navigated COVID-19 census challenges FY20, resulting in a positive financial variance of $375K.
- Monitored business trend forecasts, adjusting budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
- Transformed departmental operations through aggressive process overhaul and attention to quality.
Regional Director of Operations
North Shore Healthcare
Milwaukee, WI
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed the acquisition of nine skilled facilities and one assisted living facility in the greater Milwaukee area.
- Improved census skilled mix by 27% FY18, the first improvement of this metric in 3 years for the nine skilled centers.
- Reduced agency cost by 76%, reduced overtime from 20% to 4% and reduced special pay incentives by 24%.
- Leveraged market knowledge and leadership ability to help drive profit increases.
Executive Director
Senatobia Healthcare & Rehab
Senatobia, MS
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Maintained overall occupancy to 93% FY17.
- Increased skilled census 22% in FY16 and maintained level FY17.
- Reduced overtime from 12% to 4.5% while decreasing turnover to 14% FY17.
Senior Executive Director
Rainbow Health and Rehab of Memphis
Bartlett, TN
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Provide managerial oversight to ensure facility meets census and financial goals set by the organization.
- Provided multi-facility support and supervision to assigned facilities in the region.
Administrator
Senatobia Convalescent Center and Rehab
Senatobia, MS
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Led facility through a $1.3 million renovation and the opening of new transitional care unit.
- Increased skilled census 48% year over year 2013 to 2014 maintaining a 31% skilled mix.
Executive Director
Dove Health and Rehab of Collierville
Collierville, TN
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Stabilized facility expenses to monthly budget, averaging operational expense at 95% of budget.
- Established labor controls, operating at budgeted staffing PPD while reducing agency usage by 50%.
Nursing Home Administrator
Tishomingo Community Living Center
Iuka, MS
06.2012 - 03.2013
- Established labor control, operating at budgeted staffing PPD while reducing overtime by 97% for final 2 quarters of 2012.
- Led the facility from a 2-Star to a 4-Star rating on the CMS 5-Star rating scale.
Nursing Home Administrator
Keller Landing Care and Rehabilitation Center
Tuscumbia, AL
12.2010 - 06.2012
- Led the facility to a 4-Star rating on the CMS 5-Star rating scale.
- Exceeded EBITDAR budget by 116% in 2011.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Richmond, KYAssociate of Arts -
NORTHEAST MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Booneville, MSSkills
- Budgeting and financial management
- Resident satisfaction
- Employee retention strategies
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Quality assurance controls
- Regulatory requirements
- Staff supervision
- Patient safety
- Healthcare delivery
Affiliations
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator - Tennessee #3183
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator - Mississippi #1186
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator - Alabama #1952 (inactive)
Timeline
Executive Director
Diversicare of Southaven
02.2019 - Current
Regional Director of Operations
North Shore Healthcare
09.2017 - 01.2019
Executive Director
Senatobia Healthcare & Rehab
09.2016 - 09.2017
Senior Executive Director
Rainbow Health and Rehab of Memphis
08.2015 - 09.2016
Administrator
Senatobia Convalescent Center and Rehab
07.2014 - 07.2015
Executive Director
Dove Health and Rehab of Collierville
03.2013 - 07.2014
Nursing Home Administrator
Tishomingo Community Living Center
06.2012 - 03.2013
Nursing Home Administrator
Keller Landing Care and Rehabilitation Center
12.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts -
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Associate of Arts -
NORTHEAST MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE