Patient-focused Respiratory Care Practitioner equipped with administrative and customer service expertise. Helps keep healthcare services proceeding smoothly by coordinating communications, referrals, and policy enforcement. Talented in finding balanced solutions and resolving conflicts.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Montgomery DME
Santa Fe Springs, CA
02.2022 - Current
Monitored quality assurance activities in the respiratory therapy department.
Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Implemented educational programs for staff members regarding new techniques and equipment used in respiratory therapy services.
Established relationships with outside agencies, such as insurance companies and government entities, to facilitate reimbursement for services provided.
Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Reviewed medical records for appropriateness of care provided by respiratory therapists.
Director of Respiratory Therapy Dept.
A Grace Subacute & Skilled Care
San Jose, CA
10.2021 - Current
Provided guidance on patient care issues to ensure compliance with standards of practice.
Participated in interdisciplinary committees to develop protocols and guidelines related to respiratory therapy services.
Managed the recruitment, selection and training of respiratory therapists.
Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the department of Respiratory Therapy.
Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
Conducted performance evaluations for Respiratory Therapy personnel based on established criteria.
Developed policies and procedures related to respiratory therapy services.
Monitored quality assurance activities in the respiratory therapy department.
Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Initiated changes to improve efficiency within the Respiratory Therapy Department.
Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
Attended conferences and seminars related to advancements in Pulmonary Medicine and Respiratory Care Services.
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.
Evaluated new technology available in order to make recommendations about its use within the department.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Kaplan College - Columbus
Salida, CA
01-2012
Skills
Process Implementation
Decision-Making
Employee Supervision
Financial Reporting Coordination
Critical Thinking
Employee Work Scheduling
Employee Performance Evaluations
Employee Training Program
Operational Records Maintenance
Electronic Medical Record Software
Staff Scheduling
Patient Education
Clinical Quality Program Standards
Care Delivery
Performance Monitoring
Staff Supervision
Patient Advocacy
Quality Control
Patient Care Assessment
Training and Mentoring
Patient Safety
Problem Identification
Clinical Staff Management
Organizational Goal Development
Patient Education and Counseling
Records Management
Emergency Readiness
Goal Attainment
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
HIPAA Guidelines
Acute and Rehabilitative Care
Patient Relations
Personnel Management
Process Improvement
Certification
CRT
BCLS
ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Montgomery DME
02.2022 - Current
Director of Respiratory Therapy Dept.
A Grace Subacute & Skilled Care
10.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Kaplan College - Columbus
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