Amanda Evans
Rockwall,TX
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
Certificate
Work History
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for purchasing supplies required by the Respiratory Therapy Department, Environmental Services, and Food and Nutrition. Negotiations and contract audits resulted in over $80,000 of reduced operational costs in 2023.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times. Focused on displaying outcomes through improved patient satisfaction scores.
- Organized and oversaw capital improvement projects to maintain business viability. Capital recommendations reduced equipment maintenance, waste, and non productive operational time.
- Established plans to address productivity, operational performance and staff retention and satisfaction. Led a leadership team dedicated to improved patient survey results.
Director of Clinical Services
Ernest Health
Mesquite, TX
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Reviewed analytical data from experiments to ensure accuracy and reliability of results. Led a CAP survey with 0 deficiencies after review of documentation.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for the Respiratory Therapy Department including planning, forecasting, and cost control measures.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations involving patients requiring advanced levels of respiratory support. Reduced amount of transferred patients by 65% in 3 months.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training. Implemented the first intubation program by respiratory therapists.
Respiratory Therapy Manager
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Lake Pointe
Rowlett, TX
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Organized regular rounds with physicians to discuss patient conditions, treatments, medications.
- Managed a team of respiratory therapists and provided guidance on patient care decisions.
- Provided education and instruction on proper use of ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol drug delivery devices.
- Developed budgets for the department and monitored expenditures to stay within budget limits.
- Performed periodic audits of respiratory therapy services rendered throughout the hospital system.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Assessed staff competency levels and implemented training programs as needed.
Respiratory Therapist
University Hospitals of Cleveland
Richmond Heights, OH
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Respiratory Therapist
Community Surgical Supply
Bedford, OH
10.2011 - 07.2014
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Hytech Homecare
Mentor, OH
04.2008 - 10.2011
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Documented incidents or occurrences involving patient care or personnel issues according to established procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to respiratory therapy services. J
- oint Commission survey showed 0 deficiencies.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Created and facilitated a Better Breathers Club for community involvement and patient support.
Respiratory Therapist
MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
05.2005 - 04.2008
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Education
Masters - Health Administration
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN09-2020
Bachelors - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ12-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH05-2005
Skills
- Financial Reporting Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Process Implementation
- Personnel Management
- Process Improvement
- Regulatory Requirements
- Clinical Staff Management
- Performance Metrics
- Quality Control
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Project Oversight
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma - Yellow belt
- PMP - in progress
- License of Respiratory Therapy
- CPI facilitation certification
- BLS,ACLS, PALS
- Health Coaching Certification
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
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Jeff Bezos
Timeline
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Sunnyvale
11.2022 - Current
Director of Clinical Services
Ernest Health
12.2020 - 11.2022
Respiratory Therapy Manager
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Lake Pointe
08.2015 - 05.2020
Respiratory Therapist
University Hospitals of Cleveland
08.2014 - 06.2015
Respiratory Therapist
Community Surgical Supply
10.2011 - 07.2014
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Hytech Homecare
04.2008 - 10.2011
Respiratory Therapist
MetroHealth Medical Center
05.2005 - 04.2008
Masters - Health Administration
Walden University
Bachelors - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lakeland Community College