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Robert Slothower

Oldsmar

Summary

Accomplished nursing leader with expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical leadership, previously at Pinellas Care Center. Successfully reduced facility-acquired infections through strategic infection control measures. Skilled in case management and fostering cohesive team environments, enhancing patient care quality. Proficient in nursing management, driving quality improvement initiatives and compliance with healthcare standards.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Nursing

Pinellas Care Center
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Coordinated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
  • Implemented infection control measures, reducing Facility-acquired infections significantly over time.
  • Provided educational resources on disease prevention and health maintenance topics to help patients make informed decisions about their care.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall service delivery within the facility.

Unit Manager

Palm Garden Pinellas
03.2019 - 12.2024
  • Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
  • Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
  • Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
  • Management of wound care cases working directly with wound care physician. Assisting with procedures in house, monitoring wound healing progress assessing efficacy of current treatments and document changes.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.

Unit Manager

Clearwater Center
10.2016 - 02.2019
  • Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
  • Mentored new hires during orientation periods for seamless integration into the team while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices within the unit to enhance overall quality of care provided to patients.
  • Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
  • Management of LTC including Locked Memory Care unit.

Independent Contractor

Self
05.2010 - 09.2016

AVS Web: Instillation of Control 4 automation systems. Integration of distributed digital, audio and surveillance systems in commercial and residential applications.


RG Services: Reclamation of foreclosed and bank owned

  • properties. Secure and preserve assets for banks, investors and real-estate agents.

Senior Community Health Nurse

Pinellas County Health Department
02.2005 - 05.2010

Physical and psychological assessment of pre-natal and post-partum women at risk due to domestic violence and substance abuse.

Conduct assessments within the home/community setting utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to develop individualized case plan.


Medical Liaison

Human Development Center.
07.2001 - 02.2005
  • Medical case management of persons dually diagnosed with developmental disabilities and complex/severe behavioral and psychological disturbances.
  • Participate in Interdisciplinary team meetings coordinating care with Direct care staff, Behavior Analysts, Psychiatry and psychology to identify and develop individualized plans of care
  • Quality assurance reviews for compliance with Agency for Persons with Disabilities guidelines for medical and psychological care.

Acupuncture Physician

Self Employed
11.1998 - 05.2001
  • Evaluation and treatment of clients within the scope of practice for acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
  • Daily clinic operations, maintenance of medical records and billing.
  • Community outreach and marketing promoting acupuncture and oriental medicine treatment modalities.

Education

MBA - Master of Chinese Medicine.

International Institute of Chinese Medicine
Albuquerque, NM
05-1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Methodist College of Nursing And Allied Health
Omaha, NE
12-1995

Skills

  • Nursing management
  • Case management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Clinical leadership
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration

Timeline

Assistant Director of Nursing

Pinellas Care Center
01.2025 - 07.2025

Unit Manager

Palm Garden Pinellas
03.2019 - 12.2024

Unit Manager

Clearwater Center
10.2016 - 02.2019

Independent Contractor

Self
05.2010 - 09.2016

Senior Community Health Nurse

Pinellas County Health Department
02.2005 - 05.2010

Medical Liaison

Human Development Center.
07.2001 - 02.2005

Acupuncture Physician

Self Employed
11.1998 - 05.2001

MBA - Master of Chinese Medicine.

International Institute of Chinese Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Methodist College of Nursing And Allied Health