Jena Mesquita

Patient Care

• Function effectively as a Travel RT on the Peds General Floor, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Adult Intensive Care Unit.
• Deliver essential therapeutic treatments to patients who have breathing problems.
• Provide effective lung therapeutic treatments to patients with lung disorders and breathing problems, utilizing proficiency in respiratory equipment.

Communication and Collaboration

• Leverage experience in effective communication between disciplines, conflict resolution concepts, critical thinking skills, strategic planning, quality improvement, and time management.

Relationship Management

• Establish and nurture long-term relationships between cross-functional disciplines to guarantee patients are consistently provided with quality care

Leadership and Management:

Operational Excellence:

• Recognized for consistently delivering exceptional operational, financial, managerial, and clinical support, setting a benchmark for excellence in patient care and organizational success.

Team Leadership:

• Spearheaded team leadership by directing front-line leaders, actively participating in crucial aspects such as selection, orientation, counseling, evaluation, and staff scheduling.

Strategic Planning:

• Played a pivotal role in contributing significantly to the development and management of department budgets, aligning seamlessly with established goals and objectives. Collaborated with the CEO and Departmental Directors to craft and execute effective throughput strategies.

Relationship Management:

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Cultivated professional and technical expertise through active engagement in educational workshops, continuous reviews of professional publications, and active participation in professional societies.

Collaborative Partnerships:

• Established and managed robust relationships with diverse stakeholders, including physicians, discharge planners, and clinicians, fostering collaboration and ensuring comprehensive patient care.

Communication and Collaboration:

Effective Communication:

• Demonstrated prowess in strong written and oral communication skills, bridging effective communication between disciplines. Crafted impactful messaging for both internal team communication and external stakeholders.

Facilitated Collaboration:

• Contributed significantly to the facilitation, development, implementation, and evaluation of goals/objectives and process improvement activities within the department and system wide, promoting a culture of collaboration.

Data Analysis and Trends:

Analytical Skills:

• Collaborated closely with staff to drive necessary changes, utilizing advanced analytical skills for extensive data analysis and healthcare trend assessments. Resulted in increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.

Evidence-Based Medicine:

• Partnered with the Medical Director and healthcare professionals to implement evidence-based medicine practices, significantly enhancing patient outcomes through strategic process improvements.

Change Management:

Change Initiatives:

• Provided proactive support for change initiatives, actively participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the department's goals/objectives and process improvement activities.

Regulatory Compliance:

Compliance Oversight:

• Actively participated in Joint Commission audits, ensuring strict compliance with healthcare standards and contributing to the maintenance of high-quality practices. Played a key role in developing the respiratory laboratory, overseeing compliance to meet stringent requirements with zero deficiencies during audits.