Doreen Walsh
Foster
Summary
Registered respiratory therapist with 29 years of experience, specializing in PAP and oxygen therapies. Extensive background in durable medical equipment (DME) with ongoing training in home medical equipment instruction and troubleshooting. Proven ability to navigate patient relations and insurance requirements, including compliance with CMS regulations. Licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Manager
Brown University Health Home Medical
Providence
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Directed daily operations of health home medical services during business closure, under direction of BUH Senior VP.
- Oversaw inventory management for medical supplies and equipment.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and patients.
- Provided leadership during a time of organizational crisis, pertaining to Brown University Health's decision to close the department and transfer patients in a very short period of time.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lifespan Home Medical/Brown University Health Home Medical
Providence
04.2021 - 09.2025
- Provided instruction and support to out-patient respiratory clientele in regard to a large variety of home medical devices, to include: supplemental oxygen, CPAP/Bilevel units, non-invasive ventilation, suction equipment, nebulizers, etc.
- Educated patients and families on proper respiratory equipment usage.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory therapy equipment for safety and accuracy.
- Documented patient progress and therapy outcomes in medical records.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards in home environments.
- Provided training and support to clinical/non clinical staff on therapy techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kent Hospital/Kent Home Medical Equipment
Warwick
05.1996 - 04.2021
- Provided Respiratory Care services to in-house patients, including patient assessment and delivery of respiratory medications and modalities, ventilator institution and management, CPR and trauma support in emergency situations, within the respiratory standards of care.
- Provided instruction and support to out-patient respiratory clientele in regard to a large variety of home medical devices, to include: supplemental oxygen, CPAP/Bilevel units, non-invasive ventilation, suction equipment, nebulizers, etc.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tavares Pediatric Center
Providence
04.1987 - 05.1996
- Provided primary care for long-term chronically ill pediatric patients, including monitoring vital signs and health status, feeding and bathing.
Independently Contracted Phlebotomist
Para-Med-Ex
Warwick
09.1988 - 09.1990
- Managed client scheduling and maintained scheduled appointments at client's residence, office or workplace, in respect to obtaining blood specimens, vital signs, and medical history, for insurance screening purposes.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician -
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI, USA01.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Cardio-Respiratory Care
Community College of Rhode Island
Lincoln, RI, USA01.1996
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Community College of Rhode Island
Lincoln, RI, USA01.1988
Skills
- PAP therapy
- Bilevel therapy
- ASV therapy
- Supplemental oxygen administration
- Nebulizer use
- HFCWO therapy
- Apnea monitoring
- 50 PSI therapy
- Suction
- Patient assessment
- Creation of plan of care
- Documentation of services
- Phone consultations
- Home visits
- Orientation and training of RT personnel
- Training of non-clinical staff
Accomplishments
Delivery of competent, compassionate care that exceeds hospital expectations, as evidenced by multiple positive patient and physician remarks through customer satisfaction surveys and phone communications., Intimately involved in multiple JCAHO surveys with scores of 98-100%, consistently., Assisted in implementation of Performance Improvement tracking which resulted in a more streamlined process for charting and compliance with JCAHO standards., Contributed to the creation of a new Patient evaluation form ensuring improved patient care., Drafted policies/procedures for implementation of new respiratory equipment, Responsible for all inventory/ordering of respiratory equipment and supplies, Orientation and training of all new staff Respiratory Therapists under the supervision of HME Director.
Timeline
Interim Manager
Brown University Health Home Medical
03.2025 - 09.2025
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lifespan Home Medical/Brown University Health Home Medical
04.2021 - 09.2025
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kent Hospital/Kent Home Medical Equipment
05.1996 - 04.2021
Independently Contracted Phlebotomist
Para-Med-Ex
09.1988 - 09.1990
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tavares Pediatric Center
04.1987 - 05.1996
Emergency Medical Technician -
Community College of Rhode Island
Associate of Applied Science - Cardio-Respiratory Care
Community College of Rhode Island
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Community College of Rhode Island