Jill Wells

• Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
• Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
• Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
• Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by monitoring physiological responses using specialized equipment such as spirometers or pulse oximeters.
• Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
• Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
• Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
• Provided education related to prevention strategies for reducing the risk of developing chronic respiratory diseases.
• Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.

• Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
• Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
• Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
• Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
• Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
• Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
• Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
• Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
• Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
• Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
• Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
• Facilitated communication between providers, staff members and other departments regarding patient care concerns or issues.
• Implemented strategies that promote positive outcomes in patient care through effective utilization of resources.
• Served as a resource for questions from physicians or other healthcare professionals related to cardiopulmonary services.
• Established policies, procedures, and protocols for the delivery of cardiopulmonary services.
• Performed periodic assessments of program effectiveness using outcome measurements such as mortality rates or patient satisfaction scores.
• Attended meetings with internal stakeholders such as administrators or senior leadership team members on behalf of the Cardiopulmonary Department.
• Provided education to medical staff regarding cardiopulmonary care services, equipment use and maintenance and quality assurance activities.
• Coordinated external review activities as necessary such as payer reviews, accreditation surveys or other audits related to cardiopulmonary services provided.
• Identified opportunities for improvement in clinical practice, workflow processes and cost savings initiatives.
• Participated in budget development process to ensure resources are allocated appropriately while maintaining quality standards.
• Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
• Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
• Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
• Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
• Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
• Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes.
• Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
• Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
• Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
• Prior authorization on outpatient testing for Cardiopulmonary and Radiology testing.
• Managed Sleep Lab. Implemented new equipment in lab.
• Managed Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab classes.

Same as current job.

• Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
• Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
• Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.