Rebecca MacConnell

• Developed and implemented policies and procedures for respiratory care services.
• Identified areas of improvement in the respiratory care department, developed and implemented plans to address them.
• Established standards of performance for all respiratory therapists at the facility.
• Provided guidance to staff members regarding proper documentation practices related to patient care.
• Participated in hospital committees related to quality assurance, infection control, risk management, and safety programs.
• Conducted regular audits of medical records for accuracy and completeness according to state regulations.
• Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports, ordering supplies.
• Oversaw the daily operations of the Respiratory Care Department including staffing needs assessment and budgeting activities.
• Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
• Evaluated existing processes within the department and identified opportunities for improvement.
• Implemented strategies to increase efficiency in workflow processes while maintaining high levels of quality care.
• Trained staff members on new equipment or techniques used in providing respiratory care services.
• Collaborated with other departments on interdisciplinary initiatives that improve overall patient outcomes.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, accreditation standards pertaining to Respiratory Care Services.
• Attended conferences and workshops related to advancements in Respiratory Care Services.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
• Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
• Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
• Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.

• Charge Therapist when assigned
• Assist in Traumas, Codes and function as a multi-skilled therapist
• Work with the Servo I, Servo U, VersaMed, V60, and Vision.
• Assisted physicians with intubations, and ventilator management
• Chart in Meditech
• Communicate with physicians, supervisors, nursing and support staff.
• Perform oxygen and nebulizer therapy, MDI and IS instruct ~ Perform CPT when ordered.
• Conduct CPR and airway maintenance.
• Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.

Assist in Traumas, Codes and function as a multi-skilled therapist

• Work with the Servo I, Servo U, VersaMed, V60, and Vision.
• Assisted physicians with intubations, and ventilator management
• Chart in Meditech
• Communicate with physicians, supervisors, nursing and support staff.
• Perform oxygen and nebulizer therapy, MDI and IS instruct ~ Perform CPT when ordered.
• Conduct CPR and airway maintenance.
• Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.