Jo Slunski
Chesterland,OH
Summary
Collaborative and resident-focused Executive Director and Director of Nursing (DON) with over 15 years of experience in managing Assisted Living Communities. Results-driven approach to strategic management and organizational growth. Expertise in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Dedicated to fostering a productive and positive team culture.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director/LPN AL/MC
Ohman Family Living
07.2020 - Current
- All employee schedules and supervision
- Resident admissions and contracts
- Daily walk through, weekly environmental rounds
- Staff education
- Maintaining all employees and building records
- Review of nursing records and resident charts for compliance
- Resident Council
- Maintain positive relationships with Residents, families and staff
- Always survey ready
- Consistent citation-free surveys
- Oversite of Private adult day program
- Oversite of Medication aid certification program
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Quality Coordinator/ Wound Care
AmeriWound
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Education and training for wound care in LTC setting
- Review all EMR records for compliance according to ODH guidelines
- Review all wounds notes for staging and treatment appropriateness
- Implemented MIPS program for CMS compliance
- Submission to TOM and QPP systems working along with Reporting MD
- Education and support provided for nursing staff and Providers for wound care rounds
- Analyzed data trends to identify opportunities for process improvements, leading to more efficient workflow and higher quality output.
LPN Charge Nurse
MAPLEVIEW COUNTRY VILLA
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Medication administration, skilled nursing notes along with high observation charting, wound care, physician orders, IV therapy, lab results, focused assessments, maintain good communication with residents, families and physicians for continuity of care
- Supervision of STNA
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining well-organized nursing unit.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ CEAL
Former Brooks House Assisted Living
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: Now Inn at the Pines Assisted Living and Memory Care
- Executive Director/LPN/DON
- Responsibilities include AP/AR, Vendor contracts, Census, assistance with Marketing events, all policy and procedures, survey readiness, HR and payroll
- All employee schedules and supervision
- Resident admissions paperwork and contracts
- Daily walk through, weekly environmental rounds
- Staff education
- Maintaining all employees and building records
- Review of nursing records and resident charts for compliance
- Resident Council
- Maintain positive relationships with Residents, families and staff
- Now Inn at the Pines Assisted Living and Memory Care
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
LPN
Burton Health Care Center
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Responsibilities include As floor nurse 10/16-10/17 admissions, medication administration, treatments, telephone orders, physician orders, one on one patient care, chart review, data collection, maintaining records, facility policies and procedures
- As (administrative) Wound Nurse/QA/Infection Control 10/17-4/18, observation and monitoring of all Residents skin/skin care, wound care and treatment, skin grids and Wound notes, MDS and care plans for skin integrity for all residents
- Infection control monitoring and reports as required by state guidelines, QA monitoring and reports along with monthly/ Quarterly meeting required by State guidelines
- Risk management team
- Assist with employee education
- Continuing Education
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
LPN
Premier Primary Care
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Responsibilities included rooming patients, vital signs, medication list, IV Therapy, sterile technique, IM injections, phlebotomy, charting, Physician Schedule, scheduling and education for all regular testing, coumadin teaching and dosage changes according to S.O., wound care, EKG testing, view and report all testing to Physician and Nurse Practitioner, PFT testing and patient education
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as LPN.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
LPN
Dr Jonathon Sack MD
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Responsibilities included rooming patients, vital signs, medication list, IV Therapy, sterile technique, IM injections, phlebotomy, charting, The Physician Schedule, scheduling and education for all regular testing, coumadin teaching and dosage changes according to S.O., wound care, EKG testing, view and report all testing to the Physician, PFT testing, MDVIP Px and patient education.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Administrator/DON
Tri-State Residential Housing
10.2011 - 01.2013
- Responsibilities include admissions, medication administration, treatments, telephone orders, physician orders, one on one patient care, chart review, data collection, activities with residents, maintaining records, facility policies and procedures.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stark Medical Specialties
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Responsibilities included rooming patients, vital signs, medication list, IV Therapy, sterile technique, IM injections, phlebotomy, charting, The Physician Schedule, scheduling and education for heart cauterization, TEE, Cardio version and all regular testing, coumadin teaching and dosage changes according to S.O., wound care, EKG testing, 24 Hour Holter monitor, view and report all testing to the Physician and Nurse Practitioner, Cardio net reports, Stress testing, ABI, PFT testing and patient education
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, and chronic disease self-management.
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr. Hasmukh H. Shah
02.1997 - 07.2008
- Responsibilities include; rooming patients, vital signs, medication list, surgery assistant, instrument sterilization, sterile technique, IM injections, phlebotomy, charting, billing for office and hospital chargers, some Medicare and Medicaid billing, coding, Insurance company inspections, OSHA regulations, and the policy and procedure manual
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
Education
LPN Program -
Buckeye Career Center
New Philadelphia, OH01.2009
Nursing -
Kent State
New Philadelphia, OH01.2006
Certificate in Phlebotomy -
Buckeye Career Center
New Philadelphia, OH01.1995
STNA -
Morning View Care Center
New Philadelphia, OH01.1989
Skills
- Effective Relationship Building
- Strategic Development
- Effective Communication Skills
- Collaborative Decision-Making
- Talent Acquisition
- Regulatory Compliance Management
- Facility Operations Management
- Problem-solving
- Organizational Time Efficiency
- Effective Multitasking
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Leadership Training
Certification
- PN135894. MEDS-IV, 10/26, OH
- OHIO CEAL certification, 07/25
- CPR BLS, 03/26
- NCCDP Certification
- ICP Certification
Timeline
Director/LPN AL/MC
Ohman Family Living
07.2020 - Current
Quality Coordinator/ Wound Care
AmeriWound
01.2020 - 07.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
MAPLEVIEW COUNTRY VILLA
06.2019 - 01.2020
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ CEAL
Former Brooks House Assisted Living
01.2017 - 05.2019
LPN
Burton Health Care Center
10.2016 - 04.2018
LPN
Premier Primary Care
03.2015 - 10.2016
LPN
Dr Jonathon Sack MD
01.2013 - 06.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse/Administrator/DON
Tri-State Residential Housing
10.2011 - 01.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stark Medical Specialties
08.2009 - 05.2011
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr. Hasmukh H. Shah
02.1997 - 07.2008
Nursing -
Kent State
Certificate in Phlebotomy -
Buckeye Career Center
STNA -
Morning View Care Center
LPN Program -
Buckeye Career Center
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