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Stephanie Avila

Chicago,IL

Summary

Experienced respiratory therapist who is seeking an opportunity to utilize leadership skills as well as extensive hospital-specific operational expertise to maximize department efficiency. Intent on extending critical thinking skills and finding innovative solutions to alleviate complex clinic and operational situations. Dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, education, and collaboration among professionals, while emphasizing communication, and flexibility.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy

University Of Chicago Medicine
03.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled patient and staff complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Streamlined department operations by optimizing schedules, workflows, and resource allocation.
  • Managed inventory effectively, maintaining adequate supplies while minimizing waste and costs.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Leadead

University Of Chicago Medical Center
07.2018 - 03.2023

Among the responsibilities of this position are: orienting new shift staff, troubleshooting problems during current shifts, processing equipment, communicating interdepartmentally, collaborating with other departments, assisting staff with clinical needs, and allocating department resources. Provide clinical expertise in the area of airway management, specialty gases, acute critical care, and trauma to fellow students as a preceptor, educational aid, and clinical specialist.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
09.2023

Associates Degree - Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy

St. Augustine College
Chicago, IL
01.2015

Skills

  • Extensive expertise in management of critical ill and medically ill patients in hospital setting
  • Sensitive to psychological and emotional needs of patient to deliver “Caring with Compassion” atmosphere
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding regarding respiratory therapy practices and aerosol therapy
  • Staff Management
  • Schedule Development
  • Ensuring operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, troubleshooting, and cleaning
  • Under supervision of a physician, assist with intubation and bronchoscope while evaluating effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting and evaluate patient's progress and recommending adjustments and modifications

co-author

Prognostication Of Viral-Induced Airflow Limitation Impact On Pulmonary Function Spirometry; Is It Asthma Gone Wild or Asthma Gone Viral?


American Thoracic Society 2024

Publish Pending

Timeline

Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy

University Of Chicago Medicine
03.2023 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Leadead

University Of Chicago Medical Center
07.2018 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associates Degree - Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy

St. Augustine College
Stephanie Avila