Highly skilled and accomplished professional with 8+ years of supervisor experience. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Adept at developing and implementing policies and procedures along with improving efficiency of operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Cardiopulmonary & Laboratory Services
Carrus Health
10.2022 - Current
Enhancing team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Departmental continuous improvement efforts that results in high quality, cost effective and coordinated services to meet patient and clinician needs.
Cultivating a positive work environment that fosters employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosts overall team morale.
Ensure that the departments meet all regulatory requirements relevant to quality, patient safety, and comply with all regulatory accrediting agencies (The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA) guidelines.)
Increase company revenue by streamlining workflow processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
Train and guide team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Develop monthly staffing schedules within budgetary limitations and ensures staff coverage.
Maintaining laboratory equipment performance by participating in definition of operating procedures, establishing quality standards, troubleshooting issues.
Monitoring quality assurance programs that reduce reanalysis and retesting of samples.
Maintaining inventory accuracy through regular audits and efficiency restocking procedures.
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Carrus Health
02.2018 - 10.2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures
Successfully maintain compliance with all JCAHO, OSHA, and state regulations
Coordinate and assist with department schedules, equipment in-services, and presentations and demonstrations for potential clients and at industry events
Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians’ orders
Set up and operate devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Medical Scribe/ Respiratory Therapist
Glenn Genovese
05.2016 - 04.2018
Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory management
Facilitated communication between physician and medical team
Prepared computerized physician order entry for review, progress notes and discharge orders
Retrieved data for physician review (labs, radiology reports, etc), answered phone calls and updates on patient wait times and delays.
Operations Manager
Bodyscaping Laser & Aesthetics MedSpa
05.2015 - 05.2017
Interviews all potential employees, schedule staff, evaluates performance and makes recommendations for promotions
Able to establish a team spirited environment through a positive and proactive leadership style
Analyze payroll costs and productivity reports, reviews OSHA logs, and implements best practice improvements
Oversees facility operations to ensure facility requirements are met within established budget, state regulations and compliance
Developed and implemented policies and procedures, templates, consents and employee handbook
Successful in creating and implementing strategic plans, setting and administering budgets, and developing improved processes to meet short- and long-term objectives
Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers and records for consideration for presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science in Business with a Healthcare Emphasis -
Texas Woman’s University
Associate of Applied Arts and Science in Respiratory Care -
ATI Career Institute
Skills
Operations Management
Staff Management
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Project Coordination
Organizational Development
Business & Team Leadership
Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
Problem Solving & Adaptability
Verbal and written communication
Certification
Texas Medical Board, Respiratory Care Practitioner, 12/2008-Current
Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor, 4/2024-4/2026
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 4/2024-4/2026
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 4/2024-4/2026
Lean Six Sigma: Yellow Belt
Timeline
Director of Cardiopulmonary & Laboratory Services
Carrus Health
10.2022 - Current
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Carrus Health
02.2018 - 10.2022
Medical Scribe/ Respiratory Therapist
Glenn Genovese
05.2016 - 04.2018
Operations Manager
Bodyscaping Laser & Aesthetics MedSpa
05.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science in Business with a Healthcare Emphasis -
Texas Woman’s University
Associate of Applied Arts and Science in Respiratory Care -
ATI Career Institute
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