Jennifer Baxter
Whitefish,MT
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist with 15+ years of dedicated healthcare service and a strong foundation in clinical care. Hold a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree, demonstrating expertise in healthcare leadership and management. Proven track record of independently and collaboratively delivering exceptional care to a diverse patient population in various healthcare settings. Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR), ICD-10, CPT coding, and healthcare regulations. Recognized for leadership in quality improvement projects, as well as effective communication within interdisciplinary teams. Currently pursuing a transition into a Clinical Documentation Specialist role to leverage my healthcare experience, meticulous attention to detail, and passion for enhancing documentation practices to ensure the highest standards of patient care, billing accuracy, and compliance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Logan Health Medical Center (formerl Kalispell Reg
02.2015 - Current
- Practice under the direction of a provider, assuming primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments and diagnostic procedure.
- Independently and collaboratively assessed and recommended respiratory care procedures for infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients in outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Primary unit: Adult ICU; float to Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, and outpatient PFT.
- Active member of Shared Governance (Interdisciplinary and Quality) and the Respiratory Therapy Unit Base Council.
- Lead quality improvement projects, focusing on enhancing patient care and outcomes.
- Serve as a liaison between the Clinical Informatics Specialist and the Respiratory Department, contributing to improved documentation workflows, CPT charge capture, and required documentation.
- Designed and optimized documentation workflows, from order to intervention to documentation.
- Successfully transitioned from a paper-based workflow system to an Excel-based system, streamlining patient appointments and optimizing therapist assignments.
- Pioneered a preceptor program for onboarding new hires, students, and experienced staff, accelerating the hiring process and garnering organizational support.
- Implemented American Thoracic Society Proficiency Standards for the Pulmonary Function Lab.
- Established and maintained Respiratory Driven Protocols for efficient patient care.
- Contributed to the development and adherence to policies and electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Intermountain Healthcare, Primary Childeren’s
10.2013 - 02.2015
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
01.2008 - 06.2013
- Demonstrated rapid career progression, beginning in the ICU and advancing to positions of leadership and influence.
- Excelled as a super user during the transition from Meditech to Cerner, contributing to seamless EMR implementation across the organization's system.
- Played a crucial role as a Secretary on the Respiratory Committee, representing the voice of respiratory therapists.
- Trained for and excelled in the Charge Therapist role, serving as a preceptor for new hires and students.
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
Boise, ID12.2008
Skills
- Medical Knowledge
- EMR Systems
- Data Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Improvement
- Adaptability
- Team Work
Certification
- RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC): Anticipated completion in February 2024
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Logan Health Medical Center (formerl Kalispell Reg
02.2015 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Intermountain Healthcare, Primary Childeren’s
10.2013 - 02.2015
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
01.2008 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Health Administration
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
- RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC): Anticipated completion in February 2024
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