Jae Gerardot
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
To do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason! I dedicate my services to an organization for a rewarding success, doing so by assisting my community and the organizations mission by being productive, respectful and professional. Forward-thinking Executive Director with solid history of accomplishment in Health Care settings. Keep operations liquid and consistent to maintain facility stability and sustainability. Articulate and personable leader with excellent program management, strategic planning and operational oversight abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation
Ft. Wayne, IN
05.2019 - Current
- Achieved three consecutive Deficiency Free ISDH health surveys: 2021-2022-2023
- Improved SNF from 2 star to 5 star CMS Facility
- Improved SNF to 5 star QM's
- Qualified /Submitted for 2023 Bronze Star for AHCA
- Operate at 1.7 CMI
- Oversee day to day operations of SNF, Rehab and Ventilator care.
- Driven census increase of 22% over last 5 years.
- Set organization direction and developed strategies and tactics to fulfill mission.
- Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
- Assisted in developing budgets for each departmental unit within the organization.
- Recommended appropriate staffing techniques to meet demands and manage costs.
- Implemented quality metrics to track business needs and lead diverse projects.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote the organization's mission throughout the community.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages employee engagement.
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
- Successfully improved employment turnover through creating incentive and training programs.
Executive Director
Aperion Care
Fort Wayne , IN
2018 - 2019
- Hired to get facility back in compliance from 24 tag survey.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
AIT/DSS/Administrator
Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home
Portage, IN
2016 - 2018
- Learned how to become a efficient and productive HFA.
- Learned all aspects of every department through AIT program
- Assisted in a Director of Support Services Role to the ED of multiple SNF/AL facilities
- Provided general administrative support to staff members.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, IDT arrangements.
- Took and implemented Federal and State HFA requirements into the field.
Volunteer
Community of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne , IN
2003 - 2007
- Big Heart Club
- Fort Wayne - Great American Clean up (sponsored SNF in 2023)
- Still involved: Newhaven Baseball Association,Newhaven Softball Association,New Haven Wrestling Club
- Indiana State Wrestling Association
- Hospice Homes - ATC, Still Water, Heart to Heart
- Assisted Social Service needs and activities
- Assisted office staff with files, phone calls, faxing, other administrative duties
- Visited homes with nurses, helped comfort and provide quality of life management.
- Assist staff for quality driven measures to follow procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations
- Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.
- Assisted with data entry projects to update organizational databases.
- Attended meetings to discuss progress and future initiatives.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
Infantry Team Leader
United States Army
AperionFort Benning, GA
2007 - 2013
- Served in Operation Enduring Freedom: Kwost, Afghanistan.
- Conducted mission planning and rehearsals with subordinate soldiers to ensure successful completion of assigned missions.
- Assisted in the development of individual soldier's skills by providing guidance and instruction during training exercises.
- Coordinated with higher headquarters on mission objectives, operational plans, and personnel assignments.
- Supervised team members in the performance of combat operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed logistical support for all team activities including equipment maintenance, transportation, food supply, and ammunition resupply.
- Provided medical care to wounded or injured personnel as needed during combat operations.
- Maintained situational awareness of enemy activity in order to adjust tactics accordingly.
- Tracked progress on assigned tasks and reported status updates to command authorities regularly.
- Monitored team morale levels and provided counseling when necessary for improved performance.
- Organized weapons qualifications for all team members in order to maintain proficiency standards.
Education
Public Policy With Major in Healthcare Administration - Healthcare
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN12-2015
Military Science - Organizational Leadership
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX01-2011
United States Army Sniper School, Camp Robinson, AK -
University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN (USF) -
Skills
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Community Engagement
- Financial Management
- Marketing
- Staff Management
- Program Management
- QAPI
- Strategic Planning
- Focus Group Facilitation
- Performance Feedback
- Team Leadership, Training, and Development
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Survey Management
- Operational Planning
- Crisis Management
- Coaching and Counseling
- Leadership Development
- Compliance and Regulations
Affiliations
- Wrestling Dad, Baseball Dad, Softball Dad, Dance Dad, Basket Ball Dad and that just starts the list!
Accomplishments
- Operational Leader of the Month
- Operational Leader of the Quarter
- Operational Leader of ASC published in Business People Magazine 2024
- Bronze Star NHCA applicant
- 3 Perfect ISDH Health Surveys - raised to a overall 5 star in survey metrics
- Improved a 2 star facility to a 5 Star SNF
- Improved SNF to 5 star in Quality Measures
- Improved facility YOY employee turn over 4 consecutive years - Started at 102% to currently 61%
Certification
- Indiana Health Facility Administrator - #14005513A
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Director
Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2019 - Current
Executive Director
Aperion Care
2018 - 2019
AIT/DSS/Administrator
Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home
2016 - 2018
Volunteer
Community of Fort Wayne
2003 - 2007
Infantry Team Leader
United States Army
2007 - 2013
Public Policy With Major in Healthcare Administration - Healthcare
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Military Science - Organizational Leadership
Central Texas College