KATHERINE GOIN-DRAKE
Indiahoma,USA
Summary
Healthcare leader with extensive experience in cardiopulmonary management, integrating clinical expertise with administrative leadership. Focused on optimizing patient workflows, enhancing staff training, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to achieve high-quality patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Coordinator / Patient Registration & Scheduling
Memorial Medical Health
05.2026 - Current
- Coordinated front-office administration and daily patient workflows for high-volume healthcare facility, enhancing operational fluidity.
- Oversaw patient registration and insurance verification cycles, maintaining precise data entry and strict HIPAA compliance.
- Optimized complex medical scheduling protocols to balance provider productivity, minimize wait times, and remove bottleneck constraints.
- Acted as primary liaison between patients, clinical providers, and backend billing teams, clarifying communications and improving patient satisfaction.
Cardiopulmonary Manager
Southwestern Medical Center
08.2020 - 05.2026
- Coordinated departmental logistics, including local marketing, strategic supply procurement, and staff alignment, to achieve institutional productivity targets.
- Directed budget management and asset allocation protocols, interfacing with corporate auditors to identify and reconcile complex financial variations.
- Ensured laboratory compliance with College of American Pathologists (CAP) and The Joint Commission standards, maintaining accreditation requirements.
Cardiopulmonary Manager
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Delivered advanced respiratory therapy interventions as subject matter expert in critical care, arterial line insertions, and tracheotomy protocols.
- Developed and executed modernized clinical protocols and in-service educational training modules, significantly enhancing staff competencies.
- Aligned workforce schedules with operational budgets, optimizing personnel distributions based on patient acuity metrics.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
12.2002 - 01.2018
- Monitored physiological metrics and interpreted blood gas data to safely adjust mechanical assistance therapies for improved patient outcomes.
- Configured life-support ventilation platforms and BiPAP machinery to optimize patient care in critical ICU and acute care environments.
- Supported physicians during high-acuity interventions, including bronchoscopies and intubations, ensuring timely and effective patient management.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Healthcare Administration
Purdue Global University
05-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Cameron University
01-2002
Skills
- Front-office operations
- Patient intake and scheduling systems
- Budgeting strategies and supply chain management
- Performance analysis and compliance standards
- Cardiopulmonary expertise
- Ventilator support and airway procedures
- Blood gas assessment and tracheotomy management
- Training programs and ongoing education initiatives
- High-performance team leadership
- Patient communication
Leadership Committees And Activities
- Active Member: Resuscitation & Rapid Response Committee
- Active Member: Safety & Risk Management Committee
- Active Member: Infection Control Committee
- Active Member: Adverse Drug Event Team
- Professional Member: American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
- Community Contributor: Conducted diagnostic lung screenings and preventative respiratory health awareness at local health fairs.
Licensures And Certifications
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Accomplishments
- Magna Cum Laude at Purdue Global University
Timeline
Office Coordinator / Patient Registration & Scheduling
Memorial Medical Health
05.2026 - Current
Cardiopulmonary Manager
Southwestern Medical Center
08.2020 - 05.2026
Cardiopulmonary Manager
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
12.2018 - 01.2020
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
12.2002 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Applied Science - Healthcare Administration
Purdue Global University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Cameron University