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Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Brian Free

Young Harris,GA

Summary

Dynamic Clinical IT specialist with a robust background at Union Health Center, adept in healthcare compliance and fostering patient care coordination. Excelled in deploying informatics solutions to enhance clinical decision-making and streamline workflow processes. Proven track record in improving system efficiency and delivering high-quality training, leveraging both technical and Clinical expertise combined with exceptional communication skills. The Leadership Skills I have learned in the Marine Corp as an NCO leading and training Marines in Combat, give me an advantage in dealing with high stress situations.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical IT

Union Health Center
Blairsville, GA
12.2015 - Current
  • Conducted interviews with key stakeholders such as physicians, nurses, IT staff members, administrators in order to understand their needs regarding Clinical Informatics Systems.
  • Developed solutions that address challenges identified through analyzing data collected from hospital departments.
  • Contributed to implementation and consistent maintenance of company's clinical information system.
  • Drafted training materials, presentations, manuals and SOPs to support informatics policies and procedures.
  • Researched upcoming technologies that could improve workflow efficiency within the organization's Clinical Informatics department.
  • Evaluated vendor products against established criteria prior to purchase decisions being made.
  • Assessed computer and information technologies to determine applicability to nursing practice, education and administration.
  • Consulted with nurses regarding hardware or software configuration.
  • Designed workflows for physicians to ensure accuracy of data input into the system.
  • Informed local, state, national and international health policies on information management and communication.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices in relation to clinical informatics systems.
  • Collaborated with clinicians and other stakeholders to develop meaningful reports from the available data.
  • Implemented changes based on feedback received from users about certain features or functionalities within the Clinical Informatics System.
  • Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
  • Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
  • Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.

Respiratory Therapist

Mission Health System
Franklin, NC
10.2006 - 08.2020
  • Created performance improvement plans for personnel who were not meeting expectations or goals.
  • Provided education and instruction on proper use of ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol drug delivery devices.
  • Established protocols for emergency situations involving cardiopulmonary arrest or trauma cases requiring rapid response teams.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to coordinate patient care across departments.
  • Ensured all equipment was properly maintained, calibrated, and operational according to manufacturer's guidelines.
  • Performed periodic audits of respiratory therapy services rendered throughout the hospital system.
  • Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
  • Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices through continuing education courses.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable state laws regarding respiratory therapy practice.
  • Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
  • Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.

Marine Corp

USMC
Jacksonville, NC
10.1997 - 10.2004
  • Formulated guidelines to manage explosive and hazardous material logistics.
  • Facilitated technical advice and guidance on handling explosive ordnance equipment.
  • Carried out demolition assignments with precision accuracy using explosives.
  • Determined training needs and developed related classes.
  • Coordinated training schedules and facilitated classroom instruction for Soldiers and NCOs.
  • Assisted in gathering intelligence and combat information to support troops on ground.
  • Coordinated logistics for the transport of materials, equipment, and personnel in operational areas.
  • Developed top talent by leading training initiatives for combat preparation.
  • Acted as a liaison between military leadership and civilian authorities in operational areas.
  • Located and neutralized various types of mines and IEDs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
06-2012

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

South Western Technical College
Sylva, NC
08-2004

Skills

  • Healthcare compliance
  • Computer software proficiency
  • Time management aptitude
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Electronic health records management
  • Patient care coordination
  • Clinical procedure assistance
  • Information system strategy
  • Information system analysis
  • Communication and presentation
  • Quality improvement
  • Quality assurance
  • Clinical decision support
  • Data analysis expertise
  • Workflow processes
  • Healthcare IT

Affiliations

  • I enjoy Landscape Photography during my off time from projects and work.

Certification

  • CRT
  • RRT
  • BSRT

Accomplishments

  • I completed the Marine Corp Leadership School for Non-Commissioned Officer in 2000.
  • I have trained many groups and individuals on landmine and IED warfare. This include training with other countries through use of interpreters.
  • I received a Meritorious award from MARSOC for developing new breach protocols
  • I was a shift manager and lead therapist for Mission Health system at the Angel Medical location.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical IT

Union Health Center
12.2015 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Mission Health System
10.2006 - 08.2020

Marine Corp

USMC
10.1997 - 10.2004

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

South Western Technical College

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