Anthony Rosso
Lorain,OH
Summary
Results-driven healthcare management professional with a proven track record in leading teams, optimizing operations, and enhancing patient care. Adept at implementing strategic initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance to drive organizational excellence and improve health outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Inpatient Respiratory Therapist (Nights)
Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
11.2022 - Current
- Ensures precise and efficient timekeeping through VATAS, maintaining real-time accountability and adherence to deadlines.
- Efficiently develop and adapt staff schedules, seamlessly adjusting assignments in response to dynamic staffing needs, ensuring operational continuity and optimal resource allocations.
- Manage data collection and analysis while maintaining workload databases to ensure accurate reporting and informed decision-making.
- Proficient in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and crafting Functional Statements.
- Defining and formalizing roles through comprehensive delineation of duty documents.
- Leading cross-departmental education and training initiatives while driving the development and assessment of staff competencies.
- Spearheading and advancing High Reliability Organization (HRO) projects and presentations.
- Streamlining and structuring personnel folders for audit readiness and compliance.
- Act as the primary liaison for resolving staff issues, addressing inquiries, and managing concerns.
- Serve as a respiratory therapist to address staffing gaps and maintain uninterrupted patient care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospitals
Cleveland, OH
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- 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.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure clear communication of treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Hospitals
Cleveland, OH
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Fulfilled role of lead/charge therapist as needed.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment..
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality patient care.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy -
Bowling Green State University
Huron, OHBachelor Of Business Administration -
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OHMBA Healthcare Management -
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OHSkills
- TEAMS
- WORD
- POWERPOINT
- EXCEL
- OUTLOOK
- CPRS
- JLV
- SHAREPOINT
- MAXIMO
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Task Prioritization
- Analytical Thinking
Affiliations
- American Association for Respiratory Care
Timeline
Lead Inpatient Respiratory Therapist (Nights)
Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospitals
01.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Hospitals
01.2016 - 01.2021
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy -
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor Of Business Administration -
Cleveland State University
MBA Healthcare Management -
Youngstown State University