Sharon Lang-Williams
Cordova,TN
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapy Supervisor experienced in enhancing patient services through effective communication and comprehensive staff evaluation. Improved patient care by educating staff and conducting thorough patient assessments in alignment with healthcare compliance. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate chart updates and effective medication monitoring.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Encompasshealth.com
Memphis, TN
01.2019 - Current
- Supervised respiratory therapy team to ensure compliance with clinical standards.
- Coordinated patient assessments and treatment plans with healthcare providers.
- Led staff meetings to discuss best practices and address operational issues.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to enhance patient service delivery.
- Distributed staff, assignments and resources to meet patient care needs in each unit, reduce overtime, and cut costs.
- Investigated complaints concerning respiratory therapy services provided by the department.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to current trends in respiratory therapy practice.
- Trained new employees on proper respiratory therapy techniques.
- Performed daily rounds on patients receiving respiratory therapy services.
- Oversaw development of educational materials for respiratory therapy services, improving staff training resources.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient patient care delivery.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to identify improvement areas and implement departmental changes.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior staff members regarding clinical practice issues.
- Maintained records of patient treatments and progress.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Obtained patient medical histories and assessed presenting problems to create treatment plans.
- Implemented safety protocols within the department.
- Provided supervision to Respiratory Therapy staff, including scheduling and evaluating performance.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Ensured clear communication and transparency among governing boards, department heads, and medical staff.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
Respiratory Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
05.2004 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments according to patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs during therapy sessions to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and care techniques.
- Assessed patient responses to therapy and adjusted plans as needed.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Therapy
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Memphis, TNSkills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Respiratory care planning
- Oxygen therapy
- Aerosol therapy
- Bronchial hygiene
- Tracheostomy care
- Medical gas administration
- Respiratory equipment maintenance
- Chart auditing
- Clinical documentation
- Healthcare compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Chronic disease management
- Staff training
- Train employees
- Employee recruitment and hiring
- Employee performance evaluations
- Performance evaluation
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Team leadership
- Scheduling and staffing
- Schedule management
- Employee supervision
- Staff supervision
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professional networking
- Medical terminology
- Healthcare consulting
- Teamwork
- Professional networking
Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Encompasshealth.com
01.2019 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2004 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Therapy
Tennessee College of Applied Technology