Jennifer Harvey
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Goal-driven Healthcare Administration professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. Licensed in Fl. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Respiratory Director position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Director of Respiratory Therapy
HCA Florida Largo
10.2022 - Current
- Established strong relationships with referring physicians, fostering collaboration in management of respiratory patients across various clinical settings.
- Secured funding for advanced equipment purchases through effective grant writing and budget proposal submissions.
- Ensured departmental compliance with all relevant regulations, accreditation standards, and hospital policies.
- Utilized patient financial and insurance resources to maximize health care benefit to patient.
- Developed and managed high-performing respiratory therapy team to provide exceptional patient care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
HCA Florida Bayonet Point
03.2014 - 10.2022
- Reduced readmission rates by developing effective discharge planning strategies for respiratory patients.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines, maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting for all respiratory services.
- Coordinated clinical rotations for students in collaboration with local educational institutions, strengthening relationships between academia and practice settings.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets without compromising quality of care delivered to patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient treatment plans.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
Florida Hospital Ormand
03.2007 - 02.2014
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based respiratory therapy practices.
- Established a positive work culture within the department, promoting open communication and fostering teamwork among staff members.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Managed inventory of respiratory equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and adequate supplies were available at all times.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Halifax Medical Center
02.2004 - 09.2007
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN10.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL05.2004
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Patient Care Coordination
- Staff Development
- Performance Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Patient Education
- Training and mentoring
- Employee Supervision
- Medication Dispensing
- Schedule Management
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Employee Work Scheduling
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Director of Respiratory Therapy
HCA Florida Largo
10.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
HCA Florida Bayonet Point
03.2014 - 10.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
Florida Hospital Ormand
03.2007 - 02.2014
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Halifax Medical Center
02.2004 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Walden University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Daytona State College