Eddie Cornett
Westminster,Colorado
Summary
Dynamic clinical leader with extensive experience at Children's Hospital Colorado, driving quality improvement initiatives and enhancing patient care. Skilled in clinical education and effective communication, I foster high-performing teams and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, achieving significant improvements in patient satisfaction and staff retention.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Clinical Manager
Children's Hospital Colorado
04.2020 - Current
- Led quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical operations and improve patient care delivery.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting audits and updating protocols as needed.
- Organized continuing education events for clinical staff members to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Facilitated the development and implementation of policies and procedures that ensured a consistently high standard of care for patients based on best practices.
- Promoted a culture of excellence within the clinical team by setting clear expectations for top-notch performance and providing consistent feedback.
- Drove patient satisfaction levels by ensuring timely, accurate, and compassionate communication between clinical staff members and clients.
- Established strong communication channels among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized patient needs.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new clinical staff members to maintain a high-performing team environment.
- Evaluated staff performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective action plans as necessary.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians to promote high quality patient care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Sleep Lab Technician
Children's Hospital Colorado
04.2011 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients with complex sleep disorders.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations, maintaining confidentiality of patient information and ensuring secure storage of medical records.
- Improved patient care through continuous professional development, attending workshops and conferences related to sleep medicine.
- Consistently met productivity targets for completed studies while maintaining high-quality standards in data interpretation and reporting.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of sleep study procedures and answering any questions.
- Provided exceptional customer service when interacting with patients before, during, and after their appointments at the Sleep Lab facility.
- Assisted in training new technicians in proper procedures and protocols, ensuring high-quality performance within the sleep lab team.
- Maintained a clean and organized sleep lab environment to promote optimal patient experience during overnight stays.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Assisted in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders by conducting overnight polysomnography tests on patients.
- Promoted a supportive atmosphere among colleagues, fostering open communication channels for resolving issues or discussing new ideas within the team setting.
Respiratory Therapist
Littleton Adventist Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
- Conducted pulmonary function tests to accurately diagnose lung diseases, facilitating appropriate treatment interventions.
Education
Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Denver, CO05-1991
Skills
- Site monitoring
- Clinical data review
- Clinical leadership
- Direct patient care
- Effective communication
- Managerial experience
- Emergency situational awareness
- Office procedures
- Onboarding and coaching
- Clinical education
- Team management
- Strategic planning
- Staff supervision
- Staff scheduling
Timeline
Associate Clinical Manager
Children's Hospital Colorado
04.2020 - Current
Sleep Lab Technician
Children's Hospital Colorado
04.2011 - 02.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Littleton Adventist Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
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