S Lohmiller
Hayden,ID
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Respiratory Therapist Manager at Arris Health, skilled in optimizing patient care through effective collaboration and critical thinking. Proven track record in enhancing team competency and streamlining operations, while fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Committed to delivering compassionate care and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Respiratory Rescouce
Arris Health
Tacoma, WA
01.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Respiratory Therapist Manager
Arris Health
Tacoma, WA
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Oversaw respiratory therapy department operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new respiratory therapists, enhancing team competency.
- Streamlined patient assessment processes to improve treatment efficiency and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design patient-specific respiratory care plans.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation for respiratory therapy services, optimizing operational costs.
- Analyzed departmental workflows, identifying areas for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to monitor patient outcomes and improve service delivery standards.
- Promoted a culture of safety by leading regular safety drills, implementing best practice guidelines, and addressing potential risks proactively within the department.
Respiratory Therapist
Advanced Lifeline Respiratory Care Service
Louisville, KY
12.2009 - 06.2017
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure operational readiness.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Coordinated with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to address psychosocial factors impacting respiratory health.
- Administered inhalants and medications to improve patient breathing capabilities, leading to enhanced quality of life.
- Increased patient comfort with compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Optimized respiratory equipment usage, conducting regular maintenance and calibration for peak performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Standish Sterling High School
Standish, MIAssociate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MISkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Timeline
Clinical Respiratory Rescouce
Arris Health
01.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist Manager
Arris Health
02.2019 - 01.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Advanced Lifeline Respiratory Care Service
12.2009 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Standish Sterling High School
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Muskegon Community College