Julie Henson
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with more than 20 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Manager
Lexington Medical Center
10.2000 - Current
- Maintained compliance with DNV regulations, and CAP accreditations for the Blood Gas Laboratories.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing innovative respiratory therapy techniques and protocols.
- Organized community outreach events to promote awareness about chronic lung diseases with our World COPD Day Event resulting in increased support and resources for affected individuals.
- Conducted research on emerging trends in respiratory care management, sharing findings with staff to facilitate continuous learning and adaptation to best practices.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams providing best patient care, with goals of improving overall health outcomes and reducing readmissions.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development an continuing education to employees.
- Managed team of 75 respiratory therapists, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to professional standards during one of our most challenging times of COVID.
- Served as liaison between the Respiratory Care Department and other hospital units, fostering strong relationships and communication channels.
- Monitored budgetary expenditures for the Respiratory Care Department, identifying opportunities for cost savings without compromising patient care quality.
Paramedic
Newberry County EMS
10.2000 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Newberry College
Newberry, SC05.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC08.2000
Skills
- Scheduling and Staffing
- Quality Improvement
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Neonatal intensive care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Education
- Employee Supervision
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Employee Training Program
Certification
ACLS-I
PALS-I
NRP-I
NREMT-P
Timeline
Respiratory Care Manager
Lexington Medical Center
10.2000 - Current
Paramedic
Newberry County EMS
10.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Newberry College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Midlands Technical College