KATHLEEN ZINK
Bay Village,OH
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations and promoting organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact hospital and patient success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Manager, Lab Manager
Select Speciality Hospital
Cleveland Gateway, Regency East
11.2020 - Current
- Manage staff of ten to twenty respiratory therapists, including scheduling, chart audits, and disciplinary actions
- Serve as a resource to hospital staff and physicians.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team conferences over Zoom and in person, and lead weekly wean team meetings.
- Managed ABG lab, including monthly QAs, staff competencies, troubleshooting, and survey preparation.
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
RESPIRATORY CARE METROHEALTH
01.2016 - 10.2020
- Supervising department of 60 staff therapists, maintaining close communication between staff, management, and other health care providers
- Involved in scheduling, performance evaluations, applicant interviews as well as disciplinary actions
- Served as resource for therapists when needed in Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal units.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
METROHEALTH
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Providing respiratory treatments and therapies in patient populations ranging from neonatal to adult, including ICU patients
- Responding to Level One traumas in the Emergency Department.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Providing respiratory treatments and therapies to adult patients in subacute floors, ICU, and Emergency Department.
Education
Master of Public Health - Leadership And Management
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration - Organizational Development And Management
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2007
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Manager, Lab Manager
Select Speciality Hospital
11.2020 - Current
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
RESPIRATORY CARE METROHEALTH
01.2016 - 10.2020
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
METROHEALTH
01.2015 - 01.2016
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 01.2015
Master of Public Health - Leadership And Management
Baldwin Wallace University
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Toledo
Bachelor of Business Administration - Organizational Development And Management
University of Toledo