Sarah Cole
Sparta
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience excelling in clinical expertise and operational efficiency. Proven track record in enhancing patient care quality and staff development through strategic initiatives and performance improvement. Adept at multidisciplinary team collaboration, ensuring compliance with safety standards while driving continuous improvement in respiratory therapy services.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Black River Health
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize respiratory care protocols.
- Supervised and guided respiratory therapists in daily clinical operations.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Maintained and initiated communication and collaboration with physicians, care team leaders and staff nurses to develop, implement and evaluate plans of care for each patient.
- Secured funding for advanced equipment purchases through effective grant writing and budget proposal submissions.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication among team members about best practices, process improvements, and lessons learned from critical incidents or adverse events.
- Utilized patient financial and insurance resources to maximize health care benefit to patient.
Director of Pulmonary Services
Tomah Health Care Center
03.2020 - 03.2025
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and patient care quality.
- Mentored management team, fostering professional development and improving leadership capabilities.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments to improve collaboration and reduce response times.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive data-informed decision-making.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across all departments (Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Rehab, Pulmonary Function & Inpatient Respiratory Therapy.)
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
- Streamlined operational processes, enhancing productivity and reducing inefficiencies.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Respiratory Manager
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
02.2011 - 03.2020
- Led respiratory therapy department, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving workflow efficiency and reducing wait times.
- Monitored equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal functionality of respiratory devices.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback to improve team effectiveness.
- Served as a subject matter expert within the organization on matters related to respiratory health issues and treatment options available at our facility.
Education
Doctor of Education, EdD - Leadership
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI05-2027
Master of Arts - Servant Leadership
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI05-2025
BBA - Business Administration
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI05-2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI05-2005
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Patient care coordination
- Staff development
- Performance improvement
- Patient safety
- Decision-making
- Operational efficiency
- Risk management
- Operations management
- Quality control
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Black River Health
03.2025 - Current
Director of Pulmonary Services
Tomah Health Care Center
03.2020 - 03.2025
Respiratory Manager
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
02.2011 - 03.2020
Doctor of Education, EdD - Leadership
Viterbo University
Master of Arts - Servant Leadership
Viterbo University
BBA - Business Administration
Viterbo University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Western Technical College
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