Karen Mattingly
Cortland,IL
Summary
39 years of experience in the LTAC setting most of that time in management. Understand the goals and needs of the long term acute care patient that presents with numerous co-morbidities. Working knowledge of the Medicare/Medicaid/ Insurance statues and timeframes allowed. Dedicated staff throughout the years.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Respiratory Care
Ascension Holy Family Medical Center
Des Plaines, IL
02.2024 - Current
- Managed a team of respiratory therapists and provided guidance on patient care decisions.
- Ensured all equipment was properly maintained, calibrated, and operational according to manufacturer's guidelines.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to coordinate patient care across departments.
- Provided education and instruction on proper use of ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol drug delivery devices.
- Organized regular rounds with physicians to discuss patient conditions, treatments, medications.
- Participated in hospital committees related to quality assurance, infection control, risk management, and safety programs.
- Managed Productivity on a daily basis to meet the productivity goal.
- Adjusted staff appropriately, maintaining workload, and successful weaning outcomes.
- Received the first in the Illinois market to become Disease Specific Respiratory Failure Certified by the Joint Commission.
- Recruited, hired and trained new Respiratory therapist.
Respiratory Therapist
NW Kishwaukee Hospital
DeKalb, IL
11.2013 - Current
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Director of Respiratory and Laboratory Services
Kindred Hospital Sycamore
Sycamore, IL
06.2002 - 10.2013
- Created annual goals, objectives, and budget and made recommendations to reduce costs.
- Established respiratory-driven weaning protocol to decrease length of stay.
- Managed HPPD per budget.
- Maintained longevity of staff.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
Manager of Respiratory/Dietary/Radiology Technologist
Kindred Hospital Sycamore
Sycamore, IL
01.1996 - 06.2002
- Created annual goals, objectives and budget to meet budget goals
- Learned new role on managing the Dietary and Radiology Departments and staffing needs.
- First Manager in facility to over see additional Departments.
Manager of Respiratory Therapy
Kindred Sycamore
Sycamore, IL
10.1992 - 01.1996
- Development of the EMR
- Managed a team of respiratory therapists and provided guidance on patient care decisions.
- Assessed staff competency levels and implemented training programs as needed.
- Developed budgets for the department and monitored expenditures to stay within budget limits.
- Provided education and instruction on proper use of ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol drug delivery devices.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Therapy
Missoula Vocational Technical Center
MissoulaSkills
- Budget Control
- Financial Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Staff Management
- Quality Improvement
- Manage Point of care blood gas system
- Successful CAP survey
- Successful Respiratory Failure Certification from Joint Commission since 2018
- Monitoring and promoting weaning protocol
- Assist or preform difficult trach changes and arterial blood gases
- Educated staff in upgraded ventilator
- Recognition board for staff on a regular basis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager Respiratory Care
Ascension Holy Family Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
NW Kishwaukee Hospital
11.2013 - Current
Director of Respiratory and Laboratory Services
Kindred Hospital Sycamore
06.2002 - 10.2013
Manager of Respiratory/Dietary/Radiology Technologist
Kindred Hospital Sycamore
01.1996 - 06.2002
Manager of Respiratory Therapy
Kindred Sycamore
10.1992 - 01.1996
Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Therapy
Missoula Vocational Technical Center
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