Patrick Adams
Respiratory Therapist
North Royalton,OH
Summary
Dynamic Center Manager with extensive experience at Health Care Solutions, excelling in client relations and staff training. Proven track record in enhancing employee engagement, reducing turnover, and improving patient outcomes through effective respiratory therapy and treatment planning. Adept at leading teams and fostering communication among care providers to ensure optimal patient care.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Manager/RRT
Health Care Solutions
03.1991 - Current
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to ensure a skilled workforce capable of meeting center objectives.
- Checked facility, employee work and service levels to maintain compliance with company and industry standards.
- Successfully resolved client concerns by actively listening to their needs and proposing viable solutions that met their expectations.
- Introduced various initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement levels within the workplace which led to reduced turnover rates amongst staff members.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff members and clients alike.
- Processed payroll for over [Number] employees as part of sound human resources and financial management strategies.
- Managed work and performance of more than [Number] employees.
- Successfully navigated center through challenging period by adapting services to meet changing customer needs.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for respiratory therapy administration and equipment usage.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational readiness.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure clear communication of treatment plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parma High School
Parma, Ohio 44134Associate of Applied Science -
CCC West
Parma, Ohio 44134Skills
- Client relations
- Staff training
- Respiratory therapy
- Patient assessments
- Treatment planning
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
Received CENTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (Florida) for best Center growth in the region:
Feb 2012 (Oxygen growth)
Sept 2012 (Oxygen growth)
Feb 2024 (Cpap growth)
Timeline
Center Manager/RRT
Health Care Solutions
03.1991 - Current
High School Diploma -
Parma High School
Associate of Applied Science -
CCC West