Julie Wood
North Charleston,SC
Summary
At the Medical University of South Carolina, elevated staff retention and engagement, transforming departmental performance from tier 3 to tier 1 in two years. Implementing the first respiratory driven protocol and managing a $70 million budget showcases adeptness in change management and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Manager
Medical University Of South Carolina
11.2020 - Current
- Successful staff retention strategies through fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth and collaboration.
- Improved the overall employee engagement scores within the department from tier 3 to tier 1 within 2 years of accepting the Respiratory Manager role. In 2024 the respiratory department had one of the highest engagement scores in the organization.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement. Developed and implemented the first system respiratory driven protocol at MUSC.
- Manage budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact on patient care quality and department efficiency. Successfully manages an annual department budget of $70 million.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Respiratory Supervisor
Medical University Of South Carolina
07.2008 - 10.2020
- Supervised day-to-day supervision and operational functions of the Adult Respiratory Therapy department in an Academic Medical Center.
- Assist the Respiratory Care Manager with performance feedback, annual evaluations, and disciplinary process of care team members.
- Standardized employee files and verified that all forms were up to date to meet The Joint Commission's and organization's requirements.
- Collaborate with care team members, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members that directly impact workflow and quality.
- Acted as interim manager for the Adult Respiratory Therapy department. During this time, I oversaw the Respiratory department's daily operations, including staff interviews, employment decisions, performance evaluations, and employee discipline.
- Assisted in developing and implementing the initial rollout of the Epic EMR system for the Respiratory Therapy department.
- I assisted with the ventilator integration into McKesson and the transition into Epic.
- Conduct patient and staff audits and interviews to monitor the quality of care.
- I was an integral part of opening the respiratory therapy department at Ashley River Tower. I assessed workflow, trained new staff, and ordered essential supplies and equipment.
- Assist with the Respiratory Educator's duties of onboarding new hires, staff education, and policies in the absence of the Respiratory Educator.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical University of South Carolina
06.1997 - 06.2008
- Managed patients on invasive and non-invasive ventilation and provided airway management in a fast-paced academic medical center.
- Provide bronch-pulmonary therapy to patients with respiratory dysfunction. Proficient in all forms of respiratory modalities.
- Mentor Respiratory students and respiratory therapy new hires through clinic and departmental orientation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Collage of Charleston
Charleston, SC05-1996
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Recruitment and Staffing
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Training and mentoring
- Finance and Revenue Cycle Management
- Operational Efficiency Management
- Change Management
Accomplishments
- South Carolina Society for Respiratory Care Practitioner of the Year (2019)
- Respiratory Shared Governance Chair, MUSC
- IT Therapeutic Shared Governance, MUSC
- STICU Interdisciplinary Practice Council, MUSC
- Medical University of South Carolina Respiratory Therapist of the Year (1998)
Certification
- RRT- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS/CPR
- ACLS
- NRP
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Timeline
Respiratory Manager
Medical University Of South Carolina
11.2020 - Current
Respiratory Supervisor
Medical University Of South Carolina
07.2008 - 10.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical University of South Carolina
06.1997 - 06.2008
- RRT- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS/CPR
- ACLS
- NRP
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Trident Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Collage of Charleston
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