Scott Myers
Oak Creek,WI
Profile
Proven energetic team leader, problem solver and listener with highly developed out-of-the-box analytical, organizational and project management skills. Effective in the direction of complex systems in a timely manner. Consistently exceed targets through excellent implementation of sound people management practices. Specialized knowledge in Strategic Planning, Budget Allocation, Patient Care Management, Facilities Management, Risk Management, Productivity Improvement Programs, Re-engineering, Management/Control Systems Design, and Benchmarking. Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Key Professional Accomplishments
• Decreased annual overtime costs by approximately $1.2M via redesigning level staffing strategy.
• Achieved a zero-deficiency Title XIX certification by developing 24 new tractability and quality control systems, such as the IHP, Program Implementation, and Inventory Tracking Systems.
• Launched and developed the Alternative Shift Program in the state of Oklahoma while increasing employee morale, and quality of service provision by 96%.
• Initiated and coordinated all activities in connection with Productivity Improvement Teams.
• Developed and implemented the first Respite Program in the state of Oklahoma.
Professional Experience
June 2008-June 2009
Millway Healthcare Center
Milwaukee WI
Nursing Home Administrator
• Financial and operational oversight for the turn-around of an 88 bed facility, where rehab patient ADC doubled in first two months.
• Quadrupled NOI 1st full month at facility.
• Assisted at 188 Bed sister Skilled Facility, with a Sub-Acute unit of 35 during turnaround and survey process.
November 2007-June 2008
Various Locations
Wisconsin
Interim and survey correction work
• Took temporary positions while waiting for appropriate full-time work after mother’s death (had been in upstate NY caring for her in her illness.)
• Financial and operational oversight for the turn-around of a 155 bed Skilled Facility through survey process, with a Sub-Acute unit of 49.
• Financial and operational oversight for turn around of 144 bed facility with a 39 bed Sub-Acute Unit, during Survey and correction working with facility and regional team members.
• Transitional oversight and correction of 91-bed facility with focus on restructure and implementation of clinical and non-clinical support systems.
June 2006-June 2007
Sava Senior Care
Germantown, WI
Nursing Home Administrator
• Financial and operational oversight for the turn-around of a 121 Bed Skilled Facility with a Sub-Acute unit of 39, Dementia, and LTC.
• Challenged with bringing facility back into regulatory compliance and increasing census to increase the bottom line.
• Increased Medicare census from an average of 10 residents to an average of 34 residents
• Cleared survey and made necessary department head changes to maintain and increase quality of care
March 2003-June 2006
Columbus Nursing and Rehab Center
Columbus, WI
Nursing Home Administrator
• Financial and operational oversight for a 97 Bed Dual Certified Skilled Nursing and Rehab facility with a 20-Bed Dementia unit.
• Facility challenges included cost containment, agency, and increasing census
• Eliminated agency usage of professional and paraprofessional staff entirely increasing revenue by 15%
• Reduced facility expenditures by over $100K in first 3 months
• Increased resident census from 84% to 95% on a weekly basis
2002-2003
Kindred Healthcare
Madison, WI
Nursing Home Administrator
• Financial and operational oversight of a 97 Bed Private and Medicare Skilled Nursing and Sub-Acute Facility.
• 80% Rehab focus with up to 40 Admissions and Discharges per month
• Eliminated agency usage within 3 months. Facility usage was at 70% clinical.
1999-2002
Extendicare Health Services
Milwaukee, WI
Nursing Home and Assisted Living Administrator
• Financial and operational oversight of a 91-Bed LTC, Nursing and Rehabilitation/Sub-Acute Center providing inpatient and outpatient services.
• Duties included performing admissions and community relations' activities for the facility, generating, monitoring, and managing fiscal profit and loss responsibilities, and acting as an Interim Administrator for a 74-Bed LTC/ALF facility.
• Led integration of 30 unit ALF into SNF campus operation and eliminated agency pool usage
• Began implementation of lower 18 RUGGS revenue program
• Organized county SNF Coalition for service improvement and cooperation on resolution of issues
• Increased NOI X2 first four months
Education
• MBA, Concordia University—Wisconsin, Mequon, WI, in progress.
• Advanced Learning Degree, Clinton College, Plattsburgh, NY.
Licensure / Certifications
• Licensed NHA in Wisconsin, License #3125-065.