Stacey Apple
Dunedin,FL
Summary
Respiratory therapy professional with comprehensive expertise in patient care and respiratory management. Proven ability to lead teams, ensuring effective collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Strong skills in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and implementing respiratory care protocols. Known for reliability, effective communication, and achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor/Team Leader
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
11.2002 - Current
- Contributed to the development of department policies and procedures, ensuring consistency in respiratory care standards across the organization.
- Managed inventory effectively, maintaining adequate supplies while minimizing waste and costs.
- Evaluated emerging trends in respiratory therapy, incorporating new techniques or technologies when appropriate for improved patient care.
- Conducted audits of medical records to ensure accurate documentation of therapies provided, contributing to proper billing practices.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through regular staff development opportunities and open communication channels.
- Established a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and infection control protocols.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through diligent monitoring of therapy practices and equipment maintenance.
- Developed strong interdisciplinary collaborations for better patient care and treatment planning.
- Streamlined department operations by optimizing schedules, workflows, and resource allocation.
- Managed scheduling responsibilities for the respiratory therapy team, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Provided emergency response support during critical situations, such as code blue events or rapid response activations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SCSkills
- Airway management
- Ventilator management
- Pulmonary function testing
- Scheduling and staffing
- Respiratory care protocols
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Patient care assessment
Affiliations
- Florida RRT License
- Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care
- Nevada Blood Gas Technologist
- AARC/FSRC
Certification
RRT
CPFT
CRT
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor/Team Leader
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
11.2002 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Midlands Technical College
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