Karen Stahlman has over 25 years of experience in healthcare administration and management. She has held roles such as Administrator, Assistant Administrator, Quality Assurance Team Leader, and Account Receivables Specialist. She has managed facilities and departments in compliance with state and federal regulations. Stahlman holds an MHA from Xavier University and BSBA from Ohio Northern University. She is certified in nursing home administration and ALICE training. Stahlman has experience in both non-profit and for-profit healthcare organizations.
1. Karen Stahlman MHA, LNHA
3125 Mathers Way Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 216-513-3247 kstahlman@roadrunner.com
Core Competencies Strengths Expertise
Diverse Management Experience
Quality Assurance Team Leader
Management Experience in Continuum of
Care
Compliance in Federal and State
Regulations
Organization & Planning
Effective Policy and Procedure
Development and Communication
Timely Implementation
Certified Nursing Home Administrator
1993
ALICE Certified 2013
Successful Budget Management
New Program Development
Team Player and Leader
Non-Profit and Profit Leadership
Experience
Graduate of Ohio Northern University,
BSBA & Xavier University, MHA
Professional Experience Accomplishments
Interdesign- Solon, Ohio 2006-Present Part-time
$60.4M Global leader in the international house wares and home fashions industry; Shipping to over 40 countries
worldwide, including Wal-Mart, Crate & Barrel, Home Depot and Amazon.
Account Receivables Specialist.
Manage the 2 largest customers of Interdesign; Walmart, Walmart.com, Europe and
Asia Amazon, along with over 60 Swiss Tech accounts; processing via ACH, Cash, Checks
or Wires, crediting appropriate deductions and ensuring timeliness.
Created new reimbursement method for Walmart, generating additional 20% revenue.
Collaborate with Customer Service, Sales Assistants, and Sales Managers daily.
Educator and trainer of new employees in the department.
CommuniCare HealthServices- Cincinnati, Ohio 1996-2001
Creating Caring Communities since 1984,a World-Class Nursing and Rehabilitation Company currently servicing
four states. Privately held and operating over 40 facilities and employing more than 7,000 associates.
Administrator at the Greens of Lyndhurst Assisted Living & Asst. Administrator of
Greens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Supervised facility employees.
Led quality assurance team.
Collaborated with all ancillary departments promoting quality of care and simulating a
home environment.
Maximized budget and occupancy percentages.
Interacted with families and residents ensuring their needs are met physically, mentally
and socially.
Hospital Based Subacute Administrator.
Successfully developed and implemented a 25-bed based sub-acute unit.
Streamlined with Cleveland Clinic Meridia South Pointe Administration, physicians and
CommuniCare staff a profitable, effective and smooth running profitable entity.
Presided with all regulatory bodies to ensure timely opening and deficiency free facility.
2. Karen Stahlman MHA, LNHA
Floating Administrator covering facilities as interim of full time Administrator.
Maintained and strengthened facilities regulatory compliance.
Effectively retained employees.
Ensured resident occupancy and satisfaction increased.
Managed leadership team during this time of uncertainty.
PrincetonCommunity Hospital &Chardon Quality Care 1990-1996
A 267 bed Community Hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission and serving the community for over 45 years.
Chardon Quality Care now owned by CommuniCare.
Administrator.
Successfully developed and brought to fruition a 30-bed based sub-acute unit.
Coordinated with regulatory departments and ensured deficiency free facilities.
Overall responsibility of 100 bed nursing home, Chardon Ohio.
Non-Profit Involvement:
Twinsburg City Schools PTA, Twinsburg, Ohio 2006-Current
Co- President; Treasurer.
Coordinate volunteers for activities.
Spearheaded programs such as Holiday Shop, Book Fair, Fundraisers
Orchestrate monthly meetings, engaging administration, teachers and parents
Communicate with Principals organizing events.
Manage budget and financials for high school and middle school of $25,000.00
Solon Early Childhood- Solon, Ohio 2001-2005
Treasurer.
Maintained budget and financials of approximately $15,000.00.
Chaired our main fundraiser- Night at the Races.
Partnered with multiple committee representatives and the board to develop new
programs for children newborn through pre-k.
Created new events such as a tee-ball league, which still exists today.
Summary of Qualifications
I am a dedicated and compassionate individual, offering high-energy, results-oriented, hands-
on, with a successful record of accomplishments in the health care setting, and business world.
Quality assurance and customer service with focus on providing the patient, family, caregivers,
and medical staff with the highest quality care, while staying in compliance with all state and
federal regulations, in both long term and acute care settings, is my priority.
Major strengths include strong leadership, excellent communication skills, competent, strong
team player, attention to detail, dutiful respect for compliance in all regulated environments
and supervisory skills including hiring, termination, payroll and other administrative tasks.
Computer and Internet literate.