Atricia Stewart

Director of Respiratory Therapy

Baptist Health Madisonville

06.1976 - 11.2020

Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based respiratory therapy practices and protocols.
Provided compassionate support to patients'' families during difficult times such as end-of-life decision-making or transitions into palliative care units.
Facilitated regular interdisciplinary case conferences to promote a holistic approach to patient care and optimize communication among different clinical teams.
Educated medical care providers such as staff and nurses through seminars on critical respiratory care.
Organized clinical rounds, observed and gave performance feedback to respiratory therapy services students.
Served as a subject matter expert within the organization on matters related to pulmonary function testing, sleep studies, bronchoscopy procedures, and other specialized respiratory services.
Implemented quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient satisfaction and reducing readmissions related to respiratory issues.
Optimized resource utilization by regularly reviewing staffing levels, equipment availability, and budget allocations.
Secured funding for advanced equipment purchases through effective grant writing and budget proposal submissions.
Established strong relationships with referring physicians, fostering collaboration in the management of respiratory patients across various clinical settings.
Evaluated new technologies and therapy modalities to ensure the department remained at the forefront of innovative patient care delivery.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex respiratory needs.
Accomplished respiratory therapy services goals by interviewing, hiring and training new staff and communicating and enforcing rules and regulations.
Encouraged positive financial habits by assessing prior year financial trends and variances and forecasting for current and future years to optimize monetary dealings.
Streamlined department operations by identifying areas for improvement and implementing efficient processes.
Championed infection control measures within the department to minimize risk for both patients and staff.
Enhanced staff competency through ongoing training, education, and professional development programs.
Ensured departmental compliance with all relevant regulations, accreditation standards, and hospital policies.
Analyzed and reported on key departmental metrics to hospital leadership, demonstrating the impact of the respiratory therapy services on overall patient care quality and outcomes.
Developed and managed a high-performing respiratory therapy team to provide exceptional patient care.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Classroom Teacher

Director of Respiratory Therapy

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business

Skills

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Classroom Teacher

Director of Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor of Science - Business

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