AMY WALDROP
Vista,United States
Summary
To obtain a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations) position with the Library of Congress, leveraging 20+ years of supervisory leadership, employee relations experience, performance management, corrective action, union collaboration, and policy interpretation in highly regulated environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
ERP International
San Diego, USA
07.2025 - Current
- Provide advanced respiratory care in NICU/PICU settings, requiring strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to strict regulatory standards.
- Participate in high-risk deliveries and emergency response, demonstrating calm decision-making under pressure.
- Utilized HFJV, HFOV, Dräger ventilators, INO, iSTAT, and other advanced technologies to enhance patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide performance feedback and coach staff, improving overall team effectiveness.
- Supported staff development through real-time education and clinical guidance, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Clinical Pulmonary Supervisor
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
San Diego, USA
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised employee performance, conducted evaluations, and implemented corrective actions to enhance team effectiveness.
- Address employee behavior concerns, attendance issues, and performance deficiencies in alignment with policy and HR guidance.
- Draft and review performance evaluations, counseling notes, and corrective action documentation.
- Provide training, education, and competency development for clinical staff and new hires.
- Managed departmental budget, tracked productivity, and ensured accurate billing while driving quality initiatives.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards and policies to uphold accreditation requirements and maintain operational integrity.
Clinical Lead / Educator
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
San Diego, USA
11.2020 - Current
- Develop and deliver training programs for nursing and respiratory staff.
- Lead onboarding, competency assessments, and continuing education.
- Conducted staff evaluations, provided performance feedback, and coached staff for improvement.
- Provided corrective guidance and assisted supervisors in addressing performance issues, enhancing team accountability.
- Participated in policy development and equipment evaluation, contributing to effective interdisciplinary rounds.
- Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.
Clinical Manager
UC San Diego Health
San Diego, USA
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Managed department operations, overseeing productivity, budget, scheduling, evaluations, corrective actions, and union interactions to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Collaborated with union representatives to resolve workplace issues and maintain positive labor-management relationships.
- Conducted staff rounding and addressed employee concerns, implementing corrective actions aligned with policy and collective bargaining agreements to enhance workplace morale.
- Led policy development and ensured alignment with regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Coached and guided supervisors on performance and conduct matters, fostering a supportive management environment.
- Participated in committees including Cystic Fibrosis, Infection Prevention, Environment of Care, and Patient Mobilization.
Operations Manager
Tri-City Medical Center
Oceanside, USA
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Oversaw department operations, managing productivity, budget, evaluations, discipline, and union matters to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
- Implemented self-scheduling, improved workflow efficiency, and led staff performance processes.
- Chaired Patient Experience and Patient Safety Committees, fostering a culture of safety and patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with regulatory agencies (Joint Commission, CDPH) to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and improve departmental standards.
- Developed policies and managed corrective action processes.
- Collaborated with union representatives to resolve workplace issues and maintain positive labor-management relationships.
- Addressed employee concerns and facilitated conflict resolution.
Clinical Lead / Educator
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
San Diego, USA
01.2004 - 07.2015
- Delivered education to nursing and respiratory staff, leading new hire training to facilitate onboarding and skill development.
- Conducted staff evaluations and training, providing performance coaching to enhance team capabilities.
- Provided corrective feedback and documentation for performance issues.
- Managed timecards and developed policies while evaluating new equipment to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
- Participated in research studies and interdisciplinary rounds.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Grossmont College
La Mesa, USA
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Delivered classroom instruction on CXR interpretation and EKG, improving student understanding of critical diagnostic skills.
- Led clinical rotations for first- and second-year students, enhancing hands-on learning experiences.
- Assessed student performance and offered coaching to foster individual growth and confidence.
Respiratory Care Practitioner / RCP II
UC San Diego Health
San Diego, USA
05.2001 - 02.2004
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to diverse patient populations.
- Administered patient care, managed ventilators, and provided emergency support to stabilize respiratory conditions.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatments as necessary for optimal care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and staff on airway management techniques and established protocols to enhance safety and compliance.
Respiratory Care Practitioner – Advanced Clinician
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
San Diego, USA
06.2002 - 01.2004
- Facilitated high-acuity clinical operations through effective communication and teamwork.
- Contributed to physician rounds, patient transports, and emergency response efforts.
- Mentored junior staff on clinical procedures in real-time.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
La Mesa, USA
11.2001 - 06.2002
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients in critical and non-critical care settings.
- Provided critical patient care in ICU and ER settings, supporting procedures and airway management.
- Monitored and assessed patients' respiratory status using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients on respiratory health, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
Education
MBA - Busness And Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2020
BA - Health Science & Advanced Patient Care
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2015
AS - Respiratory Therapy
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA01-2001
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Conduct & Discipline
- Performance Management
- Documentation
- Training & Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership
- Communication
- Case Prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Coaching and mentoring
- Practice improvement
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- RCP License, CA, #22011
- RCP License, HI, #RT-1956
- NRP Instructor
- NRP
- BLS
Federal Status
Not a current federal employee
Publications
The Impact of Colorimetric ETCO2 Devices on Airway Resistance, Gonzales S, Brown MK, Lazarus D, Rich W, Waldrop A, Pediatric Academic Societies, 2015
References
Available upon request.
Veterans Preference
None
Personal Information
Citizenship: United States
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
ERP International
07.2025 - Current
Clinical Pulmonary Supervisor
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
02.2024 - Current
Clinical Lead / Educator
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
11.2020 - Current
Clinical Manager
UC San Diego Health
09.2018 - 11.2020
Operations Manager
Tri-City Medical Center
07.2015 - 08.2018
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Grossmont College
01.2005 - 01.2014
Clinical Lead / Educator
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
01.2004 - 07.2015
Respiratory Care Practitioner – Advanced Clinician
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
06.2002 - 01.2004
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
11.2001 - 06.2002
Respiratory Care Practitioner / RCP II
UC San Diego Health
05.2001 - 02.2004
MBA - Busness And Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University
BA - Health Science & Advanced Patient Care
Grand Canyon University
AS - Respiratory Therapy
Grossmont College