Lisa Gorsky
Joliet,IL
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Liaison and Lead Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Baxter Healthcare Corporation and Walgreens Respiratory Homecare. Proven track record in patient advocacy and clinical assessment, enhancing patient outcomes through effective care coordination and education. Skilled in optimizing treatment plans and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Liaison/Respiratory Therapist
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
09.2013 - Current
- Coordinated patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings to provide a streamlined process for both the patient and healthcare teams in turn enhancing patient outcomes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to streamline communication and support services.
- Educated healthcare staff and patients/caregivers on airway clearance products and a noninvasive ventilator including the features and benefits to improve patient compliance and satisfaction.
- Educated healthcare staff/patients on respiratory disease states and management of those diseases.
- Assisted Research group with various product trials.
- Supported Northwestern Pulmonary, Neurology ALS Clinic, and inpatient case managers through clinical care coordination, patient follow up and troubleshooting and taking order and following through for patient and the healthcare team for as long as the patient was on service.
- Coordinated monetary and clinical support sponsorship for Great Strides CF walks and Les Turner ALS walk along with local educational patient and healthcare team symposiums.
- Educated healthcare staff on product features and benefits to improve utilization rates and patient satisfaction.
- Advocated for patients' needs by facilitating access to appropriate devices and therapies.
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Walgreens Respiratory Homecare
06.1996 - 09.2013
- Led respiratory therapy team to develop and implement patient care protocols.
- Oversaw training programs for new staff, enhancing team competency and efficiency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans.
- Managed inventory of respiratory equipment, ensuring availability and compliance with safety standards.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical assessments according to set protocols.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning, providing ongoing education and training for staff members.
- Optimized ventilator management strategies, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during mechanical ventilation.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment (ventilator, NIV, CPAP, BiPAP, Oxygen, suction, Nebulizers) and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Coordinated care/equipment for inpatients going home and for outpatients needing devices.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to patients with diverse pulmonary conditions.
- Enhanced patient safety measures throughout the entire continuum of care via regular audits on infection control procedures/tools implementation at the facility level.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, diagnoses, prognoses, medications, and treatment goals to determine eligibility for specific programs or services.
- Supported Northwestern ALS clinic and outpatient pulmonary clinics when requested for help with patients who needed equipment/clinical care.
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary team in the Northwestern Memorial ALS Clinic by managing sleep devices, home ventilators, NIV, suction, oxygen, and airway clearance.
Education
Respiratory Therapy Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, ILSkills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical assessment
- Respiratory Care Coordination
- Patient eligibility requirements
- Patient evaluation
- Insurance coverage verification
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Patient education
- Punctual and hardworking
- Attention to detail
- Caring and empathetic
Timeline
Clinical Liaison/Respiratory Therapist
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
09.2013 - Current
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Walgreens Respiratory Homecare
06.1996 - 09.2013
Respiratory Therapy Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Waubonsee Community College