Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
References
Communication Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Brooke Eck

Batavia,NY

Summary

Diligent healthcare professional with comprehensive background in respiratory care management and program development. Successfully led multiple initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and streamline departmental operations. Demonstrated expertise in clinical leadership and strategic planning.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Respiratory Therapy Services

Erie County Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
  • Daily oversight of 41 Respiratory Therapists at a Level 1 Trauma Center
  • 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.
  • Organized clinical rounds, observed and gave performance feedback to respiratory therapy services students.
  • Encouraged positive financial habits by assessing prior year financial trends and variances and forecasting for current and future years to optimize monetary dealings.
  • Accomplished respiratory therapy services goals by interviewing, hiring and overseeing the training of new staff
  • Managed ventilator weaning protocols to reduce ICU length of stay while maintaining the highest standard of patient safety.
  • Initiated organizational techniques to improve respiratory therapy services outcomes and developed information, strategies and changes for overall department direction.
  • Develop, maintain, and report quarterly on Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Plans for COPD Readmission Patients and Healthcare Disparities.
  • Implemented COPD Patient Education Program to connect patients to outpatient resources.
  • Implemented patient skin assessment prevent facial DTIs with patients using NIV therapy.
  • QAPI measurement of unplanned extubations to reduce number to National Average of 7%. Ended 2022 at 13%, 2023 at 8%, and 2024 is averaging at 8%
  • Evaluated and assessed health care trends to establish new patterns of service based on vital measurements, productivity statistics and quality control outcomes.
  • Enhanced staff competency through ongoing training, education, and professional development programs.
  • Ensured departmental compliance with all relevant regulations, accreditation standards, and hospital policies.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Rochester Regional Health
05.2007 - 07.2022
  • Throughout 15-year career, assisted in growth of Respiratory Therapy Department.
  • Assisted with policy updates, implemented new policies, and worked with nursing and medical providers to create inter-departmental bundles for healthcare best practices and patient-improved clinical outcomes.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various respiratory therapies, including aerosol treatments, airway clearance techniques, and mechanical ventilation.
  • Complied with OSHA yearly requirements N-95 employee fit testing.
  • Designed and implemented patient COPD Education program to reduce patient readmission rates. Patients would be referred to outpatient pulmonary function lab for testing and follow-up care with pulmonologists.
  • Implemented updated equipment for Respiratory Therapists, including ventilators, high-flow devices, oscillating positive pressure devices, new nebulizers, oxygen delivery devices, and CPAP/BiPAP machines.
  • Created new RT-driven protocols allowing Respiratory Therapist to manage patient care better.
  • Assisted with conversion of new electronic medical record.
  • Led RT team through two Joint Commission surveys and one DNV survey successfully, with no citations from our department.
  • As Practice Manager, oversaw two primary care offices
  • Promoted positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and encouraging professional growth opportunities.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based respiratory therapy techniques and protocols.
  • Contributed to hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives by serving on committees and participating in process improvement projects.
  • Primary duties were to manage patient volume, ensure specific patient metrics were followed, and manage clinical and non-clinical staff.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Education

MBA - Healthcare Management

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2024

Bachelor's - Business in Healthcare Management

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2021

Associate's - Applied Science for Respiratory Care

Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY
05.2007

Skills

  • Clinical expertise
  • Staff Development
  • Budget Management
  • Policy Development
  • Quality Assurance
  • Effective Communication
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking

Leadership Experience

Successfully led a team to exceed departmental growth while maintaining excellent patient quality outcomes.

References

Available upon request.

Communication Skills

Implemented new procedures and technologies that improved efficiency and streamlined operations.

Certification

  • Six Sigma Certification - White Belt
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Timeline

Director of Respiratory Therapy Services

Erie County Medical Center
08.2022 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Rochester Regional Health
05.2007 - 07.2022

MBA - Healthcare Management

Western Governors University

Bachelor's - Business in Healthcare Management

Western Governors University

Associate's - Applied Science for Respiratory Care

Genesee Community College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Brooke Eck