Miriam Vardis

• Facilitated communication between departments to streamline project workflows.
• Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
• Educated patients and families on rehabilitation processes, enhancing understanding of treatment pathways.
• Streamlined referral processes, improving efficiency in patient transitions to rehabilitation settings.
• Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining high-quality care standards for all assigned patients.
• Increased referral rates by establishing strong relationships with local physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.
• Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
• Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
• Facilitated communication between departments to streamline project execution and enhance collaboration.
• Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

• Facilitated communication between clinical teams and patients to enhance care coordination.
• Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and ensure appropriate resource allocation.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize treatment plans for complex cases.
• Responded to and investigated complaints and concerns of patients.
• Enhanced care coordination by collaborating with healthcare providers, patients, and families to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Developed strong rapport with community partners by attending local health fairs, conferences, or networking events to promote the facility''s programs and services.
• Collaborated with marketing efforts to showcase facility strengths and attract new referral sources from local hospitals or community-based organizations.
• Cultivated productive relationships with referral sources, leading to increased admissions for the facility.
• Promoted positive patient outcomes by identifying potential barriers to recovery and addressing them proactively with the treatment team.
• Streamlined the referral process for smoother patient transitions into post-acute care settings through meticulous documentation and timely communication.
• Served as a liaison between patients and their insurance providers, advocating for coverage of necessary treatments and services.
• Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, diagnoses, prognoses, medications, and treatment goals to determine eligibility for specific programs or services.
• Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
• Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
• Engaged with patients to provide critical information.
• Trained new staff

• Evaluate/assess patients pre/post bronchodilator therapy, intubation, extubation, post surgical.
• Communicating with Physicians and Nurses
• Code Blue/Rapid Response Team
• Assist Physician bedside procedures: Bronchoscopies, biopsies, intubating.
• Initiation/discontinuation of Mechanical Ventilation
• Weaning of Mechanical Ventilation/NPPV
• Initiation of Cpap/Bipap/NPPV therapy
• Oxygen therapy
• Arterial Line insertion
• Preceptor for new hire, students, and RN's new to critical care.
• Beside Pulmonary Function Testing for pre-surgical evaluation.
• Evaluate patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
• Collect blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepare them for lab testing.
• Provide patient education.
• Follow infection control procedures.
• Transport patients to and from different departments.
• Accurately record and report test results according to established procedures.
• Implement necessary changes base on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments.

Patient Educator: Certified Respiratory Therapist

• Educate on CPAP/BiPAP/NPPV therapy
• Instruct New/Existing Patients on proper use of equipment.
• Assist with mask selection.
• Re-fit Patient for new mask when needed.
• Perform pressure checks on equipment as needed.
• Encourage as needed to ensure success of CPAP/BiPAP therapy.
• Knowledge diverse selection of PAP equipment.

Certified Respiratory Therapist