Heather Rine
Middlebourne
Summary
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist with expertise in patient education, emergency intervention, and collaborative care. Committed to implementing effective care plans and enhancing patient outcomes through technical proficiency and detailed monitoring.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WVU-Wetzel County Hospital
New Martinsville
06.2023 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and respiratory status during treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory therapy equipment for optimal performance.
- Provided emergency interventions in critical care situations as needed.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses accurately in records.
- Assisted in training new staff on respiratory therapy protocols and procedures.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WVU Medicine-United Hospital Center
Bridgeport
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and respiratory status during treatments.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory therapy equipment for optimal performance.
- Provided emergency interventions in critical care situations as needed.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses accurately in records.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
Administrative Assistant
Tyler County Sheriffs Office
Middlebourne
04.2018 - 05.2023
- Managed daily correspondence and communication for the Sheriff's Office.
- Organized and maintained confidential files and records efficiently.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated meetings for law enforcement personnel.
- Assisted in preparing reports and documentation for departmental meetings.
- Maintained office supplies inventory and coordinated reordering processes.
- Supported the coordination of community outreach events and programs.
- Collaborated with law enforcement staff to streamline administrative processes.
- Provided front desk support, greeting visitors and handling inquiries professionally.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Camden Clark Medical Center
Parkersburg
09.1997 - 05.2023
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and respiratory status during treatments.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory therapy equipment for optimal performance.
- Provided emergency interventions in critical care situations as needed.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses accurately in records.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WVU Medicine-Camden Clark Medical Center
Parkersburg
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and respiratory status during treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory therapy equipment for optimal performance.
- Provided emergency interventions in critical care situations as needed.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses accurately in records.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
Customer Service Representative
Long Reach Federal Credit Union
Middlebourne
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Responded to member inquiries and resolved issues efficiently.
- Managed member accounts and updated information accurately.
- Assisted with loan applications and provided product information.
- Communicated policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance service delivery.
- Educated members on financial products and services available.
- Processed transactions and maintained accurate records daily.
- Handled escalated complaints with professionalism and care.
- Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
- Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
Case Manager
REM Services
Paden City
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Coordinated client assessments and developed individualized service plans.
- Managed case documentation and maintained accurate client records.
- Collaborated with community resources to facilitate client access to services.
- Conducted regular follow-ups to monitor client progress and needs.
- Advocated for clients' rights and needs in multidisciplinary meetings.
- Provided crisis intervention support to clients in high-stress situations.
- Educated clients on available resources and support options.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
Director-Respiratory Therapy
Sistersville General Hospital
Sistersville
01.1998 - 01.2016
- Led strategic planning initiatives for hospital operations and patient care services.
- Developed policies to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery.
- Managed budget allocation and resource distribution across various departments.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Oversaw staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluation processes.
- Facilitated communication between departments to strengthen teamwork and collaboration.
- Implemented quality assurance programs to maintain high standards of care.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to promote health awareness and education.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Organizational Leaders
Ohio Valley University
Parkersburg WV05-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV05-1997
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Respiratory therapy
- Patient assessment
- Equipment maintenance
- Diagnostic testing
- Care coordination
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Outpatient care
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Clinical decision making
- Oxygen therapy
- Airway management
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Respiratory medication administration
- Ventilator management
- Pulmonary function testing
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Tracheostomy care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Mechanical ventilation management
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WVU Medicine-United Hospital Center
10.2024 - 01.2026
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WVU-Wetzel County Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WVU Medicine-Camden Clark Medical Center
02.2019 - 02.2021
Administrative Assistant
Tyler County Sheriffs Office
04.2018 - 05.2023
Customer Service Representative
Long Reach Federal Credit Union
04.2016 - 04.2018
Case Manager
REM Services
01.2016 - 04.2016
Director-Respiratory Therapy
Sistersville General Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2016
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Camden Clark Medical Center
09.1997 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Organizational Leaders
Ohio Valley University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
West Virginia Northern Community College