CHRISTINE WILLINGHAM
Summary
Results-oriented Respiratory Therapist with 20+ years patient care experience and a successful transition to management. Key achievements include significantly improved employee engagement scores (above organizational and national averages) and successful Joint Commission surveys at two hospitals. Dedicated to staff education, team building, continuous improvement, and volunteer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Respiratory Services
St. John's Regional Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
- Successful Joint Commission lab surveys for two hospitals.
- Lead a team of 80 respiratory therapists at St. John's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) and St. John's Hospital Camarillo (SJHC).
- Updated respiratory policies and procedures for the subacute unit (SAU) at SJHC.
- Helped SJHC prepare for a state survey of the SAU.
- High Employee Engagement (MyVoice) survey scores.
- Was a part of the project management team and assisted in the implementation of new blood gas instruments for the respiratory labs. This involved creating new orders and improving existing workflows.
- Organized educational opportunities and staff development for the respiratory department.
- Provided education for the RN residency program and nursing skills fairs.
- Trained by the lead pulmonary function technologist as part of succession strategy.
- Earned my RPFT credential in 2019.
- Trained a colleague in the testing procedure to take over as I transitioned into my supervisory role.
Supervisor of Respiratory Services
St. John's Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2025
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
St. John's Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Performed direct patient care and honed my skills as a respiratory care practitioner.
- In 2003, enrolled in a neonatal training program at Los Angeles Valley College.
- Worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) from 2004-2023.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA GLOBAL CAMPUS
06-2025
Bachelor of Health Science -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS
05-2018
Skills
- Leadership
- Active Listening
- Communication
- Mentoring/Coaching
- Conflict Resolution
- Planning & Organization
- Task Follow-Through
- Gaining Trust/Earning Respect
Affiliations
- American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
- Golden Key International Honour Society
Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist,
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
Timeline
Manager of Respiratory Services
St. John's Regional Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Supervisor of Respiratory Services
St. John's Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2025
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
St. John's Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2023
Master of Healthcare Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA GLOBAL CAMPUS
Bachelor of Health Science -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS
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