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Lisa Lowry

Lisa Lowry

Shannon,NC

Summary

Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 30 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
06.2013 - 03.2015
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
  • Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
  • Transcribed physicians' notes and maintained patient charts with treatment data.
  • Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
  • Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
  • Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
  • Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
  • Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.

Clinical Coordinator

Scotland Memorial Hospital
Laurinburg, NC
09.1993 - 03.2012
  • Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes.
  • Monitored quality assurance program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.
  • Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
  • Admitted patients to services and completed thorough clinical documentation.
  • Monitored clinical staff work hours, sick days and vacation time.
  • Monitored proper clinical area appearance, sterilization and restocking by creating daily, weekly and monthly assistant tasks lists.
  • Managed patient flow and directed nurses and doctors to ensure medical assignments are completed on time.
  • Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
  • Improved medical equipment competencies and care best practices through various ongoing learning options.
  • Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
  • Devised training programs to close gaps in nurse and staffs' competencies.
  • Drove attainment of optimal outcomes through case management focused on appropriate treatment, clinical quality assurance and service utilization.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
  • Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
  • Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
  • Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
  • Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
  • Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
  • Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
  • Developed medical programs that promoted community health and research.
  • Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
  • Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
  • Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Robeson Community College, Lumberton, NC
09.1993
  • Additional Coursework in towards BS in current field.

Skills

  • Safety Protocols and Procedures
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Problem-Solving
  • Caring Bedside Manner
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Medical Terminology
  • Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Treatment Administration
  • Care Plan Management
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Care Documentation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Practice Improvement
  • Customer Service
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist - Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
06.2013 - 03.2015
Clinical Coordinator - Scotland Memorial Hospital
09.1993 - 03.2012
Robeson Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy

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