LaToya Powell
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and a positive attitude.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2024 - Current
- Aided physicians with various procedures including intubations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
Clinical Liaison
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Served as a liaison between patients experiencing spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries and their insurance providers, advocating for coverage of necessary treatments and services.
- Collaborated with marketing efforts to showcase facility strengths and attract new referral sources from local hospitals or community-based organizations.
- Enhanced care coordination by collaborating with healthcare providers, patients, and families to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Streamlined the referral process for smoother patient transitions into post-acute care settings through meticulous documentation and timely communication.
- Cultivated productive relationships with referral sources, leading to increased admissions for the facility.
Solutions Executive
HealthStream
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable pricing terms while maintaining product quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that addressed client pain points and increased revenue growth.
- Developed sales strategies by analyzing market trends and competitor offerings, resulting in increased market share.
Clinical Liaison
Select Speciality Hospital
04.2018 - 11.2022
- Served as a liaison between chronically critically ill patients and their insurance providers, advocating for coverage of necessary treatments and services.
- Collaborated with marketing efforts to showcase facility strengths and attract new referral sources from local hospitals or community-based organizations.
- Assisted in staff education and development by sharing clinical expertise in relevant areas such as wound care, respiratory therapy, or disease management.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
- Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, diagnoses, prognoses, medications, and treatment goals to determine eligibility for specific programs or services.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and ensuring appropriate follow-up care upon discharge.
- Consistently met or exceeded monthly quotas through diligent prospecting efforts, relentless follow-up activities, and expert negotiation skills.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
10.2014 - 10.2020
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Speciality Hospital
07.2012 - 04.2018
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Argosy University
Nashville10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2012
Skills
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge
- Clinical assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Airway Management
- Team Collaboration
- Training and Mentoring
- Social Media Marketing
- Business Development
Accomplishments
- Ranked #24 in the company and #9 in the region for admissions volume in 2021.
- Increased referral volume from a TriStar hospital by 444% between 2019 and 2021.
- Increased referral volume from an Ascension hospital by 185% between 2019 and 2021.
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Licensed Affiliate Broker
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Liaison
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Solutions Executive
HealthStream
12.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Liaison
Select Speciality Hospital
04.2018 - 11.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
10.2014 - 10.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Speciality Hospital
07.2012 - 04.2018
MBA - Business Administration
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science - Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences
Tennessee State University
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