BROOKE SEGREST
Fall Branch,TN
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 11 years of experience in various healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. I am looking to serve our community, and I have always had a passion to serve our nation's veterans.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist Manager
Ballad Health Medical Equipment
05.2023 - Current
- 50 phone Monitored patient in their home, tracked compliance, and carefully documented findings.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Created customized care plans, working with physicians, staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective ventilator management.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Maintained payroll, hiring and management of clinical and administrative staff
- Maintained approximately 50 phone calls per day as well as roughly 75 faxes and new patient orders per day
Regional OP Outreach Manager
Ballad Health Medical Equipment
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Pursued quarterly growth targets through strong leadership, analysis, problem-solving, team building, and coaching.
- Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
Respiratory Therapist RRT
Ballad Health
06.2013 - Current
- Provide respiratory therapy services throughout the ICU, ER, MED SURG, and Pediatric floors
- Outpatient testing (PFTs, Stress Tests)
- Cardiac rehab/Pulmonary rehab
- Respiratory Case Manager
- Respiratory Educator
- LHC Nursing Home
- Preceptor for new hires and students
- Disaster Preparedness Trained
- Interim coordinator during absence of leadership
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance records, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Conducted patient assessments and reviewed physician instructions to develop and implement tailored respiratory therapy care plans based on individual requirements
- Clinical Liaison
- Sales/Marketing.
Respiratory Therapist RRT
Lincare
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Equipment setups and training
- Maintained and established relationships with patients to increase satisfaction and compliance.
Respiratory Therapist RRT
Encore Healthcare
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Pulmonary rehab within skilled nursing home facilities
- Sales and training for new staff
- Case management.
Respiratory Therapist RRT
Alana HealthCare
06.2013 - 02.2017
- In home pulmonary rehab for patients with respiratory illnesses
- Equipment setups, sales, and training.
Bank Teller
Capital Bank - Greeneville, TN
10.2009 - 05.2013
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches
- Assisted estimated 50 customers each day, and remained poised and professional even in high-stress situations and when dealing with irate individuals
- Enthusiastically greeted customers and offered dedicated service during the entire transaction
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Education
Bachelors - Allied Health Management
East Tennessee State University
05.2021
Associate - Respiratory Therapy
Walters State Community College
Associate - Pre-radiography
Walters State Community College
Skills
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
- CPR
- Marketing/sales
- Nursing home
- Payroll
- Scheduling
- Clerical
- Time management
- Case management
- DME experience
- Airway Management
- Policy and procedure development
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Staff Training and Development
- Patient Care
- Care Planning
- Medical Terminology
- Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infection Control
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care documentation
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Coaching and Mentoring
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
City
TN
Zip
37656
Street
Fall Branch
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist Manager
Ballad Health Medical Equipment
05.2023 - Current
Regional OP Outreach Manager
Ballad Health Medical Equipment
05.2021 - 05.2023
Respiratory Therapist RRT
Lincare
09.2020 - 04.2021
Respiratory Therapist RRT
Encore Healthcare
02.2017 - 09.2017
Respiratory Therapist RRT
Ballad Health
06.2013 - Current
Respiratory Therapist RRT
Alana HealthCare
06.2013 - 02.2017
Bank Teller
Capital Bank - Greeneville, TN
10.2009 - 05.2013
Bachelors - Allied Health Management
East Tennessee State University
Associate - Respiratory Therapy
Walters State Community College
Associate - Pre-radiography
Walters State Community College
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