Registered nurse, Licensed administrator

April Johnston

April Johnston is an accomplished clinical director and nursing home administrator with a robust track record of managing personnel, finances, facility operations, and admissions while delivering the highest quality of care. With over 14 years of nursing experience, she has demonstrated a relentless commitment to excellence in long-term care and assisted living settings. Her leadership is marked by a compassionate approach, ensuring that both staff and residents receive the support they need to thrive.

At The Nebraska Masonic Home, April oversees a 130-bed retirement community offering assisted living, long-term care, and memory care services. Her strategic initiatives have significantly reduced contract nursing agency costs, decreased overtime hours, increased staffing levels, and transitioned the facility from paper charting to a digital system. These changes have enhanced operational efficiency and improved the overall quality of care provided to residents.

Previously, as the Nursing Home Administrator at Stanton Health Center, April was instrumental in increasing census and revenue, improving CMS star ratings, and developing an in-house therapy department. Her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic was pivotal, ensuring a deficiency-free infection control state survey through meticulous planning and policy development.

April's experience as a Director of Nursing/RN with Snelling Staffing involved interim roles where she consistently improved CMS quality measures and developed vital programs such as the Antibiotic Stewardship Program. Her ability to adapt and lead in various settings highlights her versatility and dedication to advancing healthcare standards.

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