SMDH Leadership
Administration
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Jason Edwards, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Hospital Administrator Jason was born and raised in Salem, MO graduating from College of the Ozarks (C of O) in May 2002. With his Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, he began his career in public health as a WIC Coordinator for Gasconade/Osage County Health Department in Hermann, Missouri. In June 2003 he returned to his hometown and began practicing as the Clinical Dietitian and Director of Nutrition Services here at Salem Memorial Hospital (SMH). During that transition, he was able to complete his internship and registration through the University of Delaware in 2004. After more than 15 years as a Clinical Dietitian and Director, Jason's passion to see SMDH grow and succeed took over. He then advanced his healthcare administrative education by achieving his Masters of Business Administration in 2010 and has been gaining experience ever since. In September 2019, he accepted the position as Chief Operating Officer, taking the next step as the Interim Chief Executive Officer in August 2023. Jason is focused on ensuring all the staff at SMH provide quality, patient centered healthcare first and foremost, with compassion and professional excellence. It’s One team, One fight and One family for Every patient, Every encounter, Every time... |
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Ashley Sullins, R.N.-B.S.N., Chief Nursing Officer Ashley began her nursing career in the healthcare industry July 2003. Since graduating from East Central College, LPN-RN bridge program, she began gaining knowledge and experience in several areas of nursing including Med/Surg, Oncology, Home Health, and Hospice. In March of 2009, Ashley transitioned into a leadership position as Administrator/Director of Nurses of a Home Care & Hospice facility in the surrounding area and continued these roles and responsibilities for the next 11 years. Ashley is focused on quality patient centered care and positive nursing outcomes which led her to accept the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer position in January of 2021, soon after gaining full responsibilities as Chief Nursing Officer at Salem Memorial District Hospital in August of 2021. Ashley is committed to working with nursing staff, physicians, and all other members of the healthcare team to ensure safe and quality care is provided to every patient, every encounter, every time. Ashley holds a bachelor's degree of which she obtained from Western Governor's University in 2019. |
Board of Directors
Ray Bruno, Board member for District #5
