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Denise Furitano

Respiratory Therapy Manager
Clinton Township,MICHIGAN

Summary

Patient-focused professional equipped with administrative and customer service expertise. Helps keep healthcare services proceeding smoothly by coordinating communications, referrals, and policy enforcement. Talented in finding balanced solutions and resolving conflicts.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapy Manager

Optalis Healthcare
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
12.2023 - Current
  • Identified areas where improvements could be made within the department in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, pharmacists. to provide comprehensive care for patients.
  • Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
  • Ensured all equipment was properly maintained, calibrated, and operational according to manufacturer's guidelines.
  • Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
  • Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to coordinate patient care across departments.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the respiratory therapy department to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Assessed staff competency levels and implemented training programs as needed.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Select Speciality Hospital
Mount Clemens, MI
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Interim manager including conducting chart audits, covering the manager during vacation, education of staff, wean team rounds, QAPI meeting, and assist with the lab.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.
  • Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by monitoring physiological responses using specialized equipment such as spirometers or pulse oximeters.
  • Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
  • Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

McLaren Macomb Hospital
Mount Clemens, MI
09.2011 - 12.2022
  • Respiratory in charge that staffed and made assignments
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
  • Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
  • Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members concerning the health status of the patient.
  • Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
  • Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

Baker College
Flint, MI
12-2022

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care

Macomb Community College
Clinton Township
05-2011

Skills

  • Ventilator management
  • Interdepartmental collaboration
  • Respiratory care protocols
  • Airway management
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Leadership
  • Train employees
  • Quality control
  • Inventory and restocking
  • Clinical staff management
  • Acute and rehabilitative care

Certification

American Heart Association BLS Instructor

ACLS

Timeline

Respiratory Therapy Manager

Optalis Healthcare
12.2023 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Select Speciality Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2023

Registered Respiratory Therapist

McLaren Macomb Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

Baker College

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care

Macomb Community College

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