Erin Moss RRT
Registered Respiratory Therapist
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.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
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
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
- Ventilator Management
- Respiratory Therapy
- Train Employees
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
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