Schedule education & training for patients prescribed high frequency chest vest therapy
Sleep Center Manager
NEVADA HEART AND VASCULAR CENTER
Las Vegas
09.2023 - 08.2024
Oversees the daily operation of the sleep center & clinics
Provides leadership, supervision, education and training for the center sleep technicians in providing comprehensive evaluations & treatments for sleep disorders, following best practice and evidence based medicine, and accurate & comprehensive clinical electronic documentation.
Supervise sleep technicians performing sleep apnea testing, diagnostic & therapeutic interventions, & patient education & training, and managed ancillary staff as well as oversee the daily operations of two cardiology clinics.
Clinical Navigator
PAM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF CENTENNIAL HILLS
Las Vegas
04.2023 - 08.2023
Perform on-site pre-admission patient assessment.
Review medical records & clinical data & ascertain financial coverage.
Serve as clinical liaison with Admissions
Medical staff & business development & provide clinical data.
Educate, support & serve as a resource for patients & families.
Conducts follow-up with referral sites to ensure satisfaction.
Promote the mission & vision of the Post Acute Medical Community.
Respects the dignity & confidentiality of all patient-related information & adheres to all policies & procedures.
Solicited patient concerns, demonstrated responsiveness and respect and communicated plan of care to patient and family members.
Established a strong referral network by cultivating relationships with local healthcare providers, community organizations, and support services.
Cultivated referral relationships, managed assigned territory and completed patient assessments.
Director of Cardiopulmonary Services
SUMMERLIN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Las Vegas
04.2016 - 01.2023
Responsible for the daily administrative & clinical operations of Respiratory Care, Echocardiography, Electrocardiography, Electroencephalography departments, & administrative oversight for Patient Transport & collaborative oversight of Outpatient Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
Establish an environment of Service Excellence by demonstrating professionalism, compassion & teamwork.
Develop, practice & ensure compliance with all hospital & organizational policies & procedures.
Ensure departments’ compliance with regulatory agencies, including; The Joint Commission, College of American Pathologists, CLIA & CMS.
Stay abreast of current best practice & ensure education & training for all staff incorporating clinical practice guideline, protocols & EHR.
Establishes regular meetings and communication with supervisors & staff regarding departmental issues & concerns for approximately 120 employees.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of invasive & non-invasive Cardiology policies, procedures & practices.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of Nevada State blood gas & respiratory care practitioner regulations.
Maintain all appropriate licenses & certifications.
Assures quality of care by developing, interpreting & enforcing hospital standards of care, measuring quality outcomes & meeting benchmark standards.
Develop & review annual budgets & ensure the purchase of necessary capital equipment & supplies.
Establish working relationships with vendors, physicians & other members of the healthcare team to ensure efficiency, cost effectiveness & adhering to budgetary guidelines.
Member of several hospital committees, including; Emergency Management, COPD/PNA readmissions, Cardiology, Critical Care, Infection Prevention, Policy & Procedures, Emergency, Pediatrics & others.
Supervisor, Respiratory Care
SUMMERLIN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Las Vegas
04.2015 - 04.2016
Responsible for the supervision of Respiratory Care department.
Actively participate in the assessment, planning, organizing & evaluating the education needs & requirements for the Respiratory Care staff.
Demonstrate proficiency as a physician, patient & staff advocate & be a resource person for staff providing optimal administration of respiratory treatments & modalities.
Prioritized quality principles for continuous improvement, working at attaining 100% satisfaction on patient satisfaction discharge surveys.
Works autonomously to ensure efficient utilization of resources & staff.
Participates & functions as an active member of committees, as needed. Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
Responds to all Rapid Responses & Codes, & delivers appropriate life-saving activities.
Ensures that all staff maintain current licensure, certifications & competencies.
Orders supplies & equipment as needed.
Able to provide clinical care in all patient care areas, including; aerosol therapy, oxygen delivery, intubation, bedside spirometry, airway management and arterial line placement & blood gas puncture.
Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
Manager, Respiratory Care Services
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Las Vegas
06.2014 - 03.2015
Respiratory Clinical Coordinator, Respiratory Care Services
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Las Vegas
11.2012 - 05.2014
Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner/Pulmonary Function technologist
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Las Vegas
08.2010 - 11.2012
Respiratory Therapist II
CENTENNIAL HILLS HOSPITAL
Las Vegas
07.2010 - 11.2012
Clinical Supervisor, Respiratory Care
DESERT SPRINGS HOSPITAL
Las Vegas
10.2008 - 06.2010
Instructor
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Las Vegas
03.2005 - 08.2005
NICU/PICU Coordinator
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER
New York City
11.1999 - 08.2001
HME Operations Coordinator
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Cincinnati
06.1996 - 08.1998
Assistant Director, Respiratory Care
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Cincinnati
04.1992 - 06.1996
Respiratory Clinical Coordinator
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Cincinnati
02.1990 - 04.1992
Respiratory Therapist
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Cincinnati
05.1985 - 02.1990
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College, Cincinnati, OH