Angie Buschow
Palo Pinto General Hospital
Mineral Wells,TX
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Results-driven healthcare leader with expertise in decision-making and employee development. Proven ability to implement performance improvement initiatives, aligning departmental strategies with organizational goals to drive compliance and enhance service delivery.
Work History
Director of Cardiopulmonary and OP Cardiology
15 Years 6 Months- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Led interdisciplinary teams in developing innovative solutions to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Implemented performance improvement programs, achieving enhanced compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to define organizational goals, aligning departmental strategies with overall mission.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
2 Years 9 Months- Administered respiratory therapy treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient response to therapy, adjusting interventions for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and home care practices.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Skills
Strategic planning
Project management
Vendor management
Capital spending
Quality improvement
Decision-making
Employee development
Budget management
Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members comprised of Respiratory Therapists, Nurses, Cardiovascular Sonographers, Exercise Physiologists as well as supportive staff.
- Collaborated with Nihon Kohden and a new Tele-Neurology team in the development of providing spot EEG procedures to both inpatient and outpatient populations.
- Collaborated with team of GE and IT Department in the development of MUSE application for acquiring EKG readings.
- Successfully provided high acuity care including advanced ventilator support during COVID pandemic at a small rural hospital when unable to transfer patients. Also, took over department during this time with little to no turnover of long standing employees.
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NRP
Timeline
Director of Cardiopulmonary and OP Cardiology
Palo Pinto General Hospital
03.2011 - CurrentRead More
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
11.2009 - 08.2012Read More
Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Science from Respiratory Care
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Weatherford College
Associate of Applied Science from Respiratory Care
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