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Kathy Hickey

2463 Stoughton Circle, Aurora, ,IL

Summary

Experienced, motivated, and successful RRT & sales professional with strategic and consultative selling skills. Excellent at strategic planning and cultivating a team. Has the ability to adapt and execute from the bedside to the C-suite through strong presentation and leadership skills.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Respiratory Sales Specialist

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare
Irvine, California
04.2005 - Current
  • Awarded the "Golden Kiwi x 6 (F&P's highest award).
  • Ensured year-after-year growth within the Chicagoland and Indy territory for the past 20 years.
  • Experienced in working with IDNs and GPOs to help drive success.
  • Strong educational and presentation skills, from the bedside to the C-suite.
  • As a clinician, I have a strong relationship with the RT team and quickly become a trusted advisor, supporting them in driving practice change that impacts outcomes and the cost of managing care throughout the care continuum from NHF, NIV, and invasive ventilation.
  • Field sales trainer

Capital Sales Specialist

Cardinal Health
Chicago, Illinois
06.2000 - 04.2005
  • Earned 2 President's Club awards.
  • #1 with 2 million dollars in Siemens ventilation.
  • #1 Infant Flow Driver Sales.
  • Brought the Servo I to the market responsible for physician, RT, and RN engagement.
  • Responsible for the sales of Siemens ventilation, F&P, Biomed devices, transport ventilators, Novametrix capnography, and pulse oximetry, to name a few.
  • Covered multiple states and supported territory reps in meeting their quotas.
  • Accel is working with and building teams that deliver great outcomes.

Registered Respiratroy Therapist

UIC Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey, Illinois
06.1984 - 06.2000
  • Supervised the respiratory care dept. (A team of 65 RCPs) supported the team with daily activities, education, training, and identified process improvement needs for the department, and much more.
  • Managed and provided all education for the pulmonary and community outreach program for the hospital.
  • Provided respiratory education for the paramedic program.
  • Performed patient assessments and monitored respiratory therapy needs.
  • Responsible for the administration and oversight of appropriate respiratory treatments and ventilation strategies under hospital protocols, and precepted new hires.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
06-1982

Skills

  • Consultative and Strategic Selling Skills
  • Territory management
  • Account Development
  • Product knowledge transfer
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Presentation skills
  • Relationship building
  • Leadership
  • Result Driven
  • Sales force
  • Sales training

Certification

  • RRT and AARC Member

Timeline

Senior Respiratory Sales Specialist

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare
04.2005 - Current

Capital Sales Specialist

Cardinal Health
06.2000 - 04.2005

Registered Respiratroy Therapist

UIC Ingalls Memorial Hospital
06.1984 - 06.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Moraine Valley Community College