Bailey Lessenberry
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Care Navigator that collaborates with members of health care teams to develop medically appropriate and cost effective care initiatives to assess and coordinate chronic disease care management for patient population. Strong analytical and data management skills to exercise clinical judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, patients and families. More than 5 years of respiratory therapy experience, utilization review and discharge planning expertise to make critical decisions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Navigator
State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs
11.2023 - Current
- Consistently maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for patients through proactive follow-up and continuous communication.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating necessary referrals and appointments.
- Streamlined healthcare services by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Ascension Sacred Heart
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Florida West Hospital
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations
- Managed at least 30 patients per day
TRAVEL RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Advocated for patient-centered care, consistently prioritizing safety, dignity, and well-being of patients in all interactions.
- Provided emergency respiratory interventions during critical situations, stabilizing patients'' conditions until further medical assistance arrived.
PEDIATRIC REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Children's Hospital Colorado
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on advancements in pediatric respiratory therapy through professional development courses and conferences.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop strategies for weaning patients off mechanical ventilation safely and efficiently.
- Evaluated new respiratory therapy equipment for potential adoption into the pediatric practice, carefully considering cost-effectiveness, safety, and ease of use.
STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Arkansas Children's Hospital
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed at least 30 patients per day
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference
- Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results
- Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment
- Published in 2 different articles
Education
Master of Health Administration -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Care
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR05-2019
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Care coordination
- Healthcare systems
- Resource identification
Certification
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist: 2019- current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- CITI Research Compliance
Timeline
Care Navigator
State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs
11.2023 - Current
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Ascension Sacred Heart
02.2023 - 03.2024
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Florida West Hospital
03.2021 - 02.2023
TRAVEL RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
04.2020 - 05.2022
PEDIATRIC REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Children's Hospital Colorado
07.2019 - 04.2020
STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Arkansas Children's Hospital
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist: 2019- current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- CITI Research Compliance
Master of Health Administration -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Care
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
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