Julia Foss
Rancho Cordova,Ca
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Care professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Faculty/Academic Dean
San Joaquin Valley College
Rancho Cordova, United States
11.2010 - Current
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Implemented behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
- Maintained highly organized records to document student behaviors, interventions, consequences and outcomes.
- Conducted pre- and post-observation conferences with teachers to review evaluations and observations.
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Apria Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
01.1996 - 09.2010
- Responsible for Branch Compliance with JCAHO and all local and state regulations
- Strong history of compliance during branch audits and visits by FDA and JCAHO
- Provide clinical instruction and oversight for respiratory therapy faculty
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Conducted home and apartment inspections to identify safety issues and needed repairs.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Setup equipment to include but not limited to oxygen, ventilators, feeding pumps, infant monitors, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients at home.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
- Made emergency visits to resolve equipment problems.
Education
Master of Science - Respiratory Care
Canisius College
New York02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lakeland Community College
Mentor, OH06.1992
Skills
- Compliance with Local and State Regulations
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Orientation for New Hire RCPs
- Disease Management Techniques
- Instructional Strategies
- Course Development/ Reviewing Curriculum
- Orientation Sessions
- School Administration
- Staff Development
- Compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Policies and Procedures
Accomplishments
- Called on by Curriculum And Development as SME for Respiratory Therapy Program
- Earned Leadership Award
- Multiple Faculty Awards and Student Recognition
- Chair of the faculty-led Academic Council,
- Member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
- SME for RC Program Review and curriculum development
- Hire, Train and Coach New Faculty
- Member of the Advisory Board
- Supervised team of 2 program directors and 12 staff members.
Certification
- RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Faculty/Academic Dean
San Joaquin Valley College
11.2010 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Apria Healthcare
01.1996 - 09.2010
Master of Science - Respiratory Care
Canisius College
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lakeland Community College