Amy Heath
Lodi,CA
Summary
Experienced respiratory care practitioner specializing in high-quality patient care across various clinical settings. Proven track record in creating customized COPD and asthma management plans, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration to develop effective discharge strategies and address program challenges with actionable solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
COPD/Asthma Case manager
UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, USA
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive COPD and asthma education, focusing on inhaler/nebulizer technique, medication access, smoking cessation, and individualized action plans to enhance patient self-management.
- Develop and coordinate inpatient and outpatient respiratory care plans in collaboration with pulmonologists and multidisciplinary teams at the UCD COPD Clinic.
- Assessed hospitalized patients, provided treatment recommendations, and coordinated discharge planning with respiratory education to ensure continuity of care.
- Educated medical residents and healthcare professionals on COPD/asthma case management, care plans, and inhaled medications to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
- Coordinate home oxygen qualification, oxygen therapy, and durable medical equipment (DME), including nebulizers and other respiratory equipment.
- Co-author and present clinical research at the national American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) conference.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Mark Twain Medical Center
San Andreas, USA
05.2026 - Current
- Units: Emergency Department, ICU, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry.
- Proficient in airway management, ventilator management, respiratory treatment administration, floor care, patient assessments, secretion clearance, lung expansion, EKGs & non-invasive ventilation, all while working with a diverse, interdisciplinary care team.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals in small critical access hospital, ensuring comprehensive patient care as the sole RCP on each shift.
- Provided flexible support to healthcare team by working per diem shifts during day and night hours.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
John Muir Health
Concord, USA
07.2016 - 08.2022
- Executed airway management, ventilator management, and respiratory treatment administration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through patient assessments and teamwork.
- Collaborated across Emergency Department, ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry to deliver comprehensive respiratory care.
- Led pediatric treatment education initiatives for John Muir respiratory therapists and provided support to healthcare providers.
Respiratory Care Instructor
Napa Valley College
Napa, USA
08.2017 - 12.2022
- Instructed first-year RCP students in pharmacology, equipment, and introduction to mechanical ventilation courses and labs, enhancing foundational knowledge for future practice.
- Mentored RCP students and new graduates, guiding their professional development as competent respiratory care providers.
- Contributed to Napa Valley College Advisory Committee, providing insights to improve curriculum and program development.
- Repaired ABG simulator arms through collaboration with NVC Nursing Lab staff and simulator manufacturers, reducing costs and expanding simulation-based education for RCP students.
Education
B.A. - General Studies, Human Services
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH04-2021
A.S. - Respiratory Therapy
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA05-2016
Skills
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Clinical education
- GOLD and GINA compliance
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- Member / American Association of Respiratory Care
- Member / California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC)
- Member / CSRC Co Program Chair: NorCal and SoCal State Conferences
Highlights Of Experience
- Dynamic Educator: Committed to applying evidence-based practices and emerging research to enhance patient understanding of disease processes, treatment options, and individualized care or action plans.
- Committed to Excellence: Certified Asthma Educator with Acute Critical Care specialty experience and current membership in the California Society for Respiratory Care and the American Association for Respiratory Care.
- Experienced Clinician: Maintains current clinical bedside experience with a strong understanding of healthcare workflows, interdisciplinary collaboration, and high-reliability practices to support safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Mark Twain Medical Center
05.2026 - Current
COPD/Asthma Case manager
UC Davis Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Respiratory Care Instructor
Napa Valley College
08.2017 - 12.2022
Respiratory Care Practitioner
John Muir Health
07.2016 - 08.2022
B.A. - General Studies, Human Services
Southern New Hampshire University
A.S. - Respiratory Therapy
Napa Valley College