LESLIE MACKIEWICZ
LECANTO,USA
Summary
Licensed clinical professional with comprehensive expertise in healthcare marketing, relationship building, and knowledge of the local healthcare market. Proven ability to foster strong team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication and managing referral sources. Adept at navigating dynamic environments, responding effectively to changing needs, while remaining focused on the goal at hand. Expertise in patient advocacy and education to achieve positive outcomes. Reliable and flexible, known for maintaining high standards with integrity and meeting or exceeding expectations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLINICAL LIAISON
SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL-THE VILLAGES
07.2020 - Current
- Establish and grow relationships with physicians, Case Management and care providers for 8 short term acute care hospitals.
- Collaborate to showcase facility strengths and attract new referral sources from local hospitals or community-based organizations.
- Meet and exceed admission goals, growing POD admissions by 27%, new STACH referrals by 52% and admissions by 132%.
- Coordinate and provide recurring education presentations as well as patient updates to referral sources.
- Develop strong rapport with community partners by attending local health fairs, conferences, or networking events, ie. county Community Centers and The Manatee Festival, to promote the facility's programs and services.
- Create, implement, and adapt daily marketing plans based on needs and current data.
- Streamline the admission process through close communication with families, physicians, and medical staff in a fluid environment.
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients' medical histories, diagnoses, prognoses, medications, and treatment goals to determine eligibility for admission.
- Overcome barriers and coordinate admissions by leading the admission team and hospital staff, ensuring all processes have been completed for a safe transition.
- Serve as an advocate between patients and their insurance providers, to obtain coverage of necessary treatments and services.
- Provide service recovery through clear communication to patients and families to ensure a positive experience.
- Promote positive patient outcomes by identifying potential barriers to recovery and addressing them proactively with the treatment team.
RRT/CRT TEAM LEAD, OB COORDINATOR
OAK HILL HOSPITAL
03.2016 - 07.2020
- Team leader responsible for overseeing 6 other team members, creating work assignments, acting as a resource and managing workflow.
- Launched Level II NICU by procuring and organizing equipment, developing and arranging education opportunities for 30 RT staff and 20 RNs.
- Collaborated with Dräger and other educators to ensure adequate knowledge of new equipment to ensure safe and accurate patient care.
- Ensured all staff acquired NRP education, maintained education records, and provided staff support by offering frequent learning opportunities.
- Served as a mentor to new RT staff members, providing guidance on clinical procedures and fostering a supportive team environment throughout all patient populations.
- Assisted in the development of departmental policies and procedures to ensure consistency in respiratory care procedures in the NICU.
- Managed challenging medical situations calmly under pressure, utilizing critical thinking skills to make effective decisions for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided emergency respiratory care in high-stress situations, maintaining composure and applying critical thinking skills to support patients effectively.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing valuable insights from the perspective of a respiratory therapist.
CARDIOPULMONARY THERAPIST
MIDCOAST HOSPITAL
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Solely responsible for all respiratory care delivered in hospital; ICU, ED, Labor and Delivery, Nursery, and medical/surgical floors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
RESPIRATORY CARE MANAGER
NEW ENGLAND HOME THERAPIES
06.2009 - 05.2010
- Managed team of 4 RTs, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to professional standards.
- Marketed to physicians and hospitals to increase referrals for Respiratory DME services.
- Responsible for hiring and training new staff, evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
- Gained understanding of Medicare guidelines to maximize therapy and reimbursement.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Precepted numerous RT, RN, and Paramedic students, new hires, on Respiratory best practices.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in 16-bed intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Responsible for employee scheduling, performed quality assurance and chart reviews/analysis for billing accuracy to maximize department revenue and documentation accuracy.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Provided education as a NRP instructor.
CARDIOPULMONARY THERAPIST
MILES HOSPITAL
11.2006 - 06.2008
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care unit, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines in a Critical Access Hospital.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER II
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
02.2004 - 05.2006
- Performed all aspects of pediatric and neonatal respiratory care in a wide array of chronic, trauma, and acute care situations from all over the world utilizing Therapist Driven Protocols.
- Specialized in level IV neonatal ICU and pediatric ICU treating various congenital anomalies utilizing cutting edge therapies and technology.
- Mentored and trained new employees and students fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Educated and participated in care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis, HIV, AIDS and their families.
- Developed effective strategies for managing patient caseload, prioritizing the needs of critically ill patients while still providing optimal care for all.
Education
RRT PROGRAM - Bachelor's of Health Science
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
WEST CHESTER, PARESPIRATORY CARE -
SUNY UPSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
SYRACUSE, NYBachelor of Science -
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
SALISBURY, MDSkills
Experienced Healthcare Marketer
- Oral communication
- Critical thinker
- Socially perceptive
- Active listener
- Work independently
- Time management
- Detail oriented
Accomplishments
Achieved second-highest out of Orlando Market for annual admissions (2024).
Developed unique marketing strategies to expand awareness in the community.
Developed customer service platform to increase employee and patient satisfaction within our facility.
Certification
- REGISTRY ELIGIBLE, CRT, NBRC
- FLORIDA LICENSED CRT
Timeline
CLINICAL LIAISON
SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL-THE VILLAGES
07.2020 - Current
RRT/CRT TEAM LEAD, OB COORDINATOR
OAK HILL HOSPITAL
03.2016 - 07.2020
CARDIOPULMONARY THERAPIST
MIDCOAST HOSPITAL
05.2012 - 08.2013
RESPIRATORY CARE MANAGER
NEW ENGLAND HOME THERAPIES
06.2009 - 05.2010
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
06.2007 - 06.2009
CARDIOPULMONARY THERAPIST
MILES HOSPITAL
11.2006 - 06.2008
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER II
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
02.2004 - 05.2006
RRT PROGRAM - Bachelor's of Health Science
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
RESPIRATORY CARE -
SUNY UPSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
Bachelor of Science -
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
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