Anna Scott
Lindale
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Respiratory Therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
07.2019 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Assisting in the safe transfer of unstable newborns to the NICU from outside facilities.
- Attending high-risk births to provide immediate stabilization if the newborn experiences respiratory distress.
Resource Teacher Aide/Substitute Teacher
Lindale Independent School District
04.2015 - Current
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Prepare lesson materials, bulletin boards displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
- Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
- Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
- Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as students with physical and mental disabilities.
Patient Relations Liaison
DaVita
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Work with hospital Case Managers, Social Workers and Physicians to arrange out-patient kidney dialysis for patients in clinic of choice.
- Verify insurance eligibility and benefits and educate patient on benefits availability along with deductibles, co-payments, and out-of-pocket maximums.
- Educate patients with chronic kidney disease using appropriate educational materials on out-patient dialysis, modality options, and special dietary diet.
- Identify, resolve, or escalate patient issues to appropriate teammates for prompt and effective resolution.
- Create monthly detailed reports that track daily placement and education activities.
- Record patient data in electronic tracking system according to policy and procedure.
Clinical Liaison/Director of Marketing and Business Development
Laredo Specialty Hospital
01.2007 - 04.2012
- Clinical Liaison
- Conduct in-services and education for hospitals, nursing homes, Case Management, Physicians and any potential referral sources on hospital services and special programs.
- Conduct tours of facility for family as needed. Served as educational resource to family members and caregivers.
- Perform evaluations on potential patients in a timely manner. Focusing on ventilator supported patients.
- Coordinate with hospital personnel on acceptance or denial of patient admissions, and transfers.
- Identify, resolve, or escalate hospital complaints and/or patient/family complaints.
- Maintained weekly and monthly reports of sales contacts and evaluations to Director.
- Educate patients and family members on facility services and programs offered by hospital.
- Developed and maintained relationships and provided responsive customer service with assigned accounts and referral sources.
- Director of Marketing and Business Development
- Achieve budgeted volume goals for inpatient services.
- Developed, implemented, evaluated and are fined the strategic marketing and sales data, trends and market needs.
- Developed goals and monitored the outcomes for sales contacts, referrals, and admissions.
- Managed Clinical Liaisons and Admission office.
- Ensured the Clinical Liaison team was able to complete pre-admission evaluations.
- Worked with Administrator, Controller and Vice-President of Market & Business Development to negotiate contracts with payors for generating volume.
- Coordinated all marketing and public relations activities.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Laredo Medical Center
10.2006 - 09.2007
- Areas of Expertise: Adult Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Care, Pediatrics, General Floor Care.
- Perform respiratory care modalities that include: aerosol treatments arterial blood gases, incentive spirometry, suctioning (endotracheal, trach, and nasopharyngeal), ventilator care, chest percussion, postural drainage, and humidity therapy.
Education
Associate Degree - Respiratory Care
South Plains College
Lubbock, TX07.1996
Certificate - Respiratory Care
Howard Jr. College
San Angelo, TX12.1994
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Verbal and written communication
- Blood gas analysis
- Neonatal intensive care
- High-frequency oscillatory ventilation
- Nitric oxide therapy
Certification
Texas Department of Health- Respiratory Care Practitioner #61020
Certifications
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NRP
STABLE
Additional Information
Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist since 1995, I chose not to work in the field from 2012 to 2018 so I could focus on my young children during their formative years. During that time, I took on other jobs that offered the flexibility to align with their school schedules, sports, and extracurricular activities. Despite not working clinically as an RRT during those years, I maintained my license and kept up with all required continuing education to stay current in the field. For the past six years, I have returned to working as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, providing care to both adult and neonatal patients, including working in intensive care settings. I have also been a member of the NICU transport team, further expanding my experience and deepening my commitment to high-quality respiratory care. I am proud of the balance I maintained between family and career, and I am fully dedicated to continuing my professional growth in the field.
Awards
Employee of the Year 2005 for Respiratory Care Department, Laredo Medical Center, Laredo TX
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
07.2019 - Current
Resource Teacher Aide/Substitute Teacher
Lindale Independent School District
04.2015 - Current
Patient Relations Liaison
DaVita
09.2013 - 03.2015
Clinical Liaison/Director of Marketing and Business Development
Laredo Specialty Hospital
01.2007 - 04.2012
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Laredo Medical Center
10.2006 - 09.2007
Certificate - Respiratory Care
Howard Jr. College
Associate Degree - Respiratory Care
South Plains College
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