Lauren Knisley

Provided comprehensive education on respiratory products to healthcare providers and patients, enhancing service delivery.

Conducted demonstrations and training sessions on respiratory equipment for providers, patients, and new employees to bolster equipment usage and best practices,

Collaborated with providers to assess and address patients' respiratory needs, improving patient care.

Maintained updated knowledge of industry trends in respiratory care products for informed recommendations.

Resolved provider and patient inquiries swiftly, reinforcing trust in respiratory therapy solutions.

Developed strong patient relationships leading to better assessment of individual needs.

Served as primary contact for named accounts encompassing account management, education, and sales responsibilities.

Exceeded sales targets through effective consultation and explanation of products.

• Assisted leadership in hiring, training, and daily oversight of respiratory staff to ensure high quality patient care.
• Ability to demonstrate and instruct on ventilator units and supplies to patients, fellow RTs, nursing/caregiver staff, and referral sources.
• Maintained inventory control of vent team equipment and supplies.
• Established, maintained, and evaluated the training program for ventilator RTs, providing feedback to management.
• Reviewed and coordinated work assignments for ventilator RTs to optimize team performance.
• Participated in highly technical discharges and prepared in advance to assure patient has a smooth transition home.
• Served as an expert clinical resource for ventilator RT staff, facilitating clinical problem solving to enhance patient management.
• Supported staff in developing advanced clinical skills through role modeling, coaching, and educational strategies.
• Developed and maintained documentation of patient chart auditing in accordance with ACHC and company policy and procedures.
• Worked with outside product representatives to provide appropriate seminars and in-services on new products and clinical issues.

• Performed invasive and non-invasive ventilator setups in the hospital and in patient homes, in-servicing all appropriate staff, family members, and caregivers.
• Ensured patient compliance through effective communication with physician regarding patient progress.
• Electronically documented patient assessments, any intervention provided, patient compliance, and prescriptions are accurate and up to date.
• Educated patients on cardiopulmonary disease process and the use of NIV.
• Effectively troubleshot equipment over the phone and in the field.
• Precepted new employees, providing constructive feedback to enhance team training and development.
• Serviced and maintained company vehicle to meet accreditation standards.
• Cleaned and inspected ventilators to ensure proper operating condition.
• Coordinated patient schedules according to compliance guidelines and company policy.
• Proficient in Resmed, React, Breas, and Respironics. As well as ventilator compliance software, Nexus, and Brightree.

• Lead Registered Therapist in SICU.
• Initiated, maintained, and weaned ventilated patients on Servo I and VDR.
• Educated providers and new therapists on ventilator management and weaning protocols to enhance patient care.
• Administered respiratory treatments, including SVN, IPPB, IPV, medical gas, humidity therapies, and inhalers to assigned patients.
• Assessed and monitored patient physiological responses to therapy and consulted with provider if adverse reactions occurred.
• Instructed patients and families on disease processes and effective management techniques to improve patient understanding and compliance.
• Inspected, cleaned, tested, and maintained respiratory equipment to ensure safe and efficient functioning, ordering repairs when necessary.
• Obtained patient ABG, processed the blood sample, and relayed results to providers.
• Set up and managed BiPAP Vision, V-60, and Remstar.
• Performed bedside spirometry and recorded patient's results per protocol.

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