Deanna Fritz
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
I have been practicing as a respiratory care practitioner for the past 12 years caring for patients of all ages with varying pulmonary diseases and breathing disorders. For the past 3 and a half years I have been the supervisor of respiratory care for MCHS Eau Claire, overseeing approximately 45 staff members.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Respiratory Care/Staff Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic Health System
Eau Claire, WI
05.2013 - Current
- Maintained required certifications for Mayo enterprise including BLS, ACLS, NRP and PALS.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Practiced supervisory and team lead skills including administrative work with scheduling, timekeeping, quality and data reporting.
- Promoted teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting with effective communication, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
- Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Facilitated education days and skills labs to maintain staff competency on protocols and procedures pertaining to technical skills for pulmonary patients across all age ranges.
Staff respiratory therapist
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Eau Claire, WI
07.2018
- Airway management across all age groups in various settings with the hospital including neonatal, critical care, med surg, and emergency.
- Performing respiratory assessments and treatments through consult service, developing different care plans based on patient response.
- Initiating various therapies as ordered by providers for patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Chippewa Valley Techincal College
2011
Some College (No Degree) - Public Health Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Airway management
- Ventilatory support
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Medication administration
- Therapy modification
- Consults and interventions
- Multi-discipline teamwork
- Effective time management
- Problem solving
- Technical and clinical skills
- Problem resolution
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Supervision and leadership
- Assistance with EBUS and BAL Bronchoscopy Procedures
Affiliations
AARC and NBRC for continuing education to provide continued growth and knowledge in the ever changing field of respiratory therapy.
Timeline
Staff respiratory therapist
Marshfield Clinic Health System
07.2018
Supervisor of Respiratory Care/Staff Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic Health System
05.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Chippewa Valley Techincal College
Some College (No Degree) - Public Health Education
Western Governors University
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