DONNA MCCONNELL
Plant City,FL
Summary
Reliable Medical Support professional with 10 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Services
James A Haley VA Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Promoted adherence to therapy by closely monitoring usage data provided by devices.
- Maintained accurate records of patient interactions, updating information as needed for seamless continuity of care.
- Facilitated troubleshooting efforts, quickly identifying and resolving technical issues with CPAP machines.
- Improved appointment attendance rates by implementing reminder calls prior to scheduled visits.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Enhanced patient compliance by providing thorough CPAP education and support.
- Ensured smooth operations within the clinic by collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary team members.
- Educated patients on proper cleaning and maintenance techniques, prolonging the life of their equipment and reducing risk of infection.
- Conducted follow-up calls to monitor patients'' progress, addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
- Increased overall patient satisfaction by offering personalized solutions tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Lead Respiratory Therapist
South Florida Baptist Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Responsible for daily assignments and distribution before shift
- Team resource when they had questions about patients and equipment
- Perform monthly audits on charting
- Coach my peers when they are not performing up to our standard of care
- Demonstrate problem solving skills by attending focus group meetings
- Trained and supervised new hire therapist
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care.
Respiratory Therapist
Baycare
12.2013 - 01.2019
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and use of medications and respiratory equipment
- Relayed blood analysis results to physician
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, BIPAPS, CPAPS, and high flows
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs and arterial blood gases and consulted with physician if adverse reactions occur
- Inspected, cleaned, tested and maintained respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary
- Determined type, method and duration of therapy, and precautions to be taken for patient treatment
- Performed arterial line insertions
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients who were unable to breathe on own.
Education
Associate In Arts (A.A.) In Respiratory Therapy -
Hillsborough Community College
05.2013
Skills
- Ventilation Management
- Invasive Procedures
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Treatment Administration
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS
- BLS
References
Lindsay Ennis, Manager Respiratory Care, (813) 500-9533, lindsay.ennis@baycare.org, South Florida Baptist Hospital
Timeline
Medical Services
James A Haley VA Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Lead Respiratory Therapist
South Florida Baptist Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Baycare
12.2013 - 01.2019
Associate In Arts (A.A.) In Respiratory Therapy -
Hillsborough Community College
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS
- BLS
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