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Erin Moss

Erin Moss

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

In addition to the tasks listed, I have administered nitric gas and Velitri.

I am a team player looking to bring my positivity and knowledge base to a great team of Respiratory Therapists.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Respiratory Therapy

Scarlet Oaks Rehabilitation Center
Cincinnati, OH
07.2022 - Current
  • Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
  • Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
  • Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
  • Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead

Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
05.2020 - 07.2022
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
  • Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
  • Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
  • Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
  • Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
  • Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
  • Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
  • Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
  • Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
  • Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
  • Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead

Select Medical
Fort Thomas, KY
05.2018 - 06.2021
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
  • Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
  • Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
  • Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
  • Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
  • Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
  • Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
  • Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
  • Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
  • Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
  • Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Mercy Fairfield Hospital
Fairfield, OH
09.2015 - 06.2018
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.
  • Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
  • Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
  • Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
  • Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
  • Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
  • Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
  • Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
  • Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.

Business Owner/Operator

The Pet Spot
Norwood, Ohio
04.2005 - 08.2018
  • Made financial and logistics decisions in best interest of company.
  • Took care of escalated customer concerns to increase satisfaction.
  • Improved company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
  • Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
  • Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
  • Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
  • Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Mentored and trained new hires on sales techniques and customer service procedures.
  • Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Northern Kentucky University, Newport, KY
05.2014
  • 2013-2014 - Dean's List
  • 2015 - Honor Roll

Skills

  • Team Building
  • Hiring and Recruitment
  • Employee Retention Strategies
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Safety
  • Emergency Readiness
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Employee Supervision
  • Rehabilitation Programs
  • Budget Planning
  • Logistics Project Management
  • Patient Education and Counseling
  • Medical Programs Implementation
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Facility Inspections
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Employee Training Program
  • Epic Systems
  • Patient Education
  • Staff Management
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Patient Relations
  • Staff Supervision
  • Employee Work Scheduling
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Health Information Systems
  • Clinical Staff Management
  • Employee Performance Evaluations

Timeline

Director of Respiratory Therapy - Scarlet Oaks Rehabilitation Center
07.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead - Bethesda North Hospital
05.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead - Select Medical
05.2018 - 06.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mercy Fairfield Hospital
09.2015 - 06.2018
Business Owner/Operator - The Pet Spot
04.2005 - 08.2018
Northern Kentucky University - Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
Erin Moss