Kara Andryushina
Vancouver,Washington
Summary
Dependable profession with experience working with teams to accomplish short and long term goals, be it in large projects or patient trajectory. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details including challenging systems, while recognizing the human aspect. Valued as accommodating, educated team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and taking on responsibilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner, Preceptor/Team Leader
Legacy Health System
08.2014 - 09.2024
- Consistent care of patients professionally and as leader and part of a team in high stress situations.
- Staying organized and managing time well with unexpected problems to solve along the way.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing communication and bedside manner.
- Served as a preceptor for new employees, training in computer systems and clinically, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, discussing patient progress and planning appropriate interventions.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
VieMEd
08.2022 - Current
- With much autonomy, caring for medically complicated patients in their homes and facilities.
- Detailed chart/medical documentation, maintaining medical compliance and HIPPA.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with patients to track progress and make adjustments to treatment plans as necessary.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring high-risk patients and providing necessary interventions and navigation in a complicated medical system.
- Coordinated services between medical teams to provide seamless care transitions for patients requiring ongoing respiratory support at home posthospitalization.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and clear communication skills, advocating, and fostering trust in treatment plans.
- Proficiently utilize Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Teams and Excel, and all other proprietary apps to complete tasks.
Project Manager, Remote Contractor
True Trailers, LLC
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Established effective communication among team members, including government and NPO's, for enhanced collaboration and successful delivery and set-up of over 1.7 million in physical assets.
- Implement and execute plans, under the company owner, to complete a housing initiative. From 'boots on the ground', to managing all Google Workspace for the agency remotely.
- Chief contact in charge of planning and coordinating timelines, staffing/hiring, bids, price negotiation, compliance, and execution.
- Coordinate project to completion within project timeline to aid not only the State, but to serve the low-income, wildfire survivors who would reside in the housing complex.
- Self-starting, continuously monitor to optimize solutions, addressing unforeseen conundrums tactfully and anticipate future needs.
Critical Care Equipment Maintenance
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital
03.2012 - 12.2013
- Responsible to maintain, test and calibrate critical care equipment for the Neonatal Respiratory Department.
Assistant to Clinical Research Facilitator
TBDI Consulting
08.2008 - 09.2010
- Deep dive to research and find clinical trial opportunities that fit the company indications.
- Compile and distribute research reports according to clinical Phase/Indication.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 06.2006
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Grossmont College
San Diego, CA 06.2013
Skills
- Project Management
- Staff education and training
- Health administration
- Direct & Indirect Patient Care
- Developing patient care plans
- Seeing objectives through to completion
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
VieMEd
08.2022 - Current
Project Manager, Remote Contractor
True Trailers, LLC
08.2021 - 11.2022
Respiratory Care Practitioner, Preceptor/Team Leader
Legacy Health System
08.2014 - 09.2024
Critical Care Equipment Maintenance
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital
03.2012 - 12.2013
Assistant to Clinical Research Facilitator
TBDI Consulting
08.2008 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
San Diego State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Grossmont College
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