Deborah Beal, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C
Walla Walla
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at Providence St. Mary Medical Center, excelling in conflict resolution and budget control. Proven track record in cross-functional teamwork and staff development, enhancing operational efficiency and patient care quality. Adept at implementing safety procedures and fostering a collaborative environment to drive performance and engagement.
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Proactive and meticulous Respiratory Therapist with over 30 years of experience in healthcare industry. Proficiencies in inventory control, sales, staff training and development. Customer-oriented team player with expertise generating optimal satisfaction levels while building profits and client generation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Cardiopulmonary Service Line
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Clinical Supervisor
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Facilitate hiring of qualified Respiratory Therapy personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Lead and directed team of 35 clinical personnel and support staff.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
- Developed improvement plans to solve problems and improve lagging areas.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Respiratory Therapist
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
03.1999 - 01.2018
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- 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.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA06-1990
Skills
- Marketing
- Change management
- Conflict resolution
- Partnership development
- Lead generation
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Safety procedures
- Expectation setting
- Regulatory compliance
- Performance evaluations
- Budget control
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Employee onboarding
- Skype
- Policy implementation
- Contract management
- Task delegation
- Cross-functional team management
- Product management
- Competitor research
- Business administration
- Business planning
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Schedule preparation
- Staff training and development
- Negotiation
- Data analysis
- Time management
- Staff development
- Shift scheduling
- Stakeholder management
- Inventory management
- Revenue management
- Networking strategies
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Goal setting
- Risk management
- Work prioritization
- Relationship building
- Sales techniques
- Expense tracking
- Customer service
- Emergency response
- Resource allocation
- Brand management
- Financial management
- Sales management
- Workforce management
- Project planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Operations management
- Financial records oversight
- Project management
- Decision-making
- Disciplinary techniques
- Performance management
- Key performance indicators
- Policy and procedure development
- Innovation management
- Clear communication
- Salesforce management
- Trend analysis
- Documentation and reporting
- Vendor management
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Business development
- Team leadership
Certification
- RRT-NPS
- Certified Asthma Educator
Timeline
Manager, Cardiopulmonary Service Line
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
01.2018 - 03.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
03.1999 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Walla Walla Community College
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