Susie Fisher
Arlington
Summary
I am an excellence driven person with great leadership skills. I am team oriented and can inspire others around me. I am self-motivated and can work cohesively with all individuals.
Professional with experience in cardiopulmonary care and management, prepared to lead and innovate in dynamic healthcare setting. Skilled in developing and implementing care protocols, overseeing staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving impactful results. Known for effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to patient-centered care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiopulmonary Director
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Manages both Capital and Operational budgets.
- Recruit, orient and retain competent staff.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels for patient safety and productivity
- Effectively manages personnel issues
- Coaching
- Disciplinary actions
- Started new Pulmonary Rehabilitation program
- Oversee ABG laboratory
- Complete all employee evaluations.
Respiratory Care Supervisor
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Responsible for on boarding of all new employees, in all areas, including NICU, ICU, and med/surg.
- Manage all equipment purchases and work with vendors on pricing consistent with THR contracts.
- Successfully transitioned adult ventilator during COVID. (Staff training and support provided)
- Effectively manages personnel issues
- Coaching
- Disciplinary actions
- Manage department process improvement projects
- Tank management throughout the hospital.
- Decrease COPD readmissions through updated nebulizer process in ED
- Train and maintain competencies for adult intubation team
- Collaborate with director on capital and operational department budgets
- Together with director, maintained 100% staffing retention during COVID surges
- Facilitating the beginning training for arterial lines and peripheral IVs within the respiratory department.
- Maintain standards for appropriate staffing levels
- Work collaboratively with all disciplines throughout the hospital
Respiratory Care Team Leader
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Clinical specialist in ICU, NICU, Med/Surg/Tele guiding employees in patient care
- Manages to volumes for staffing
- Lead the respiratory aspect of Code Blues and Rapid Responses
- Manages shift for acceptable productivity
- Mentor new employees
- Facilitates adult ICU and NICU orientations
- Assist with bedside Bronchoscopies
- Responds effectively to patient complaints using HEART model.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Trained in all areas of the hospital, ICU, NICU and med/surg/tele, and Emergency Department
- High level of productivity achieved.
- High level of customer satisfaction achieved with all stakeholders
- Proficient with Servo I, Bird VIP, Avea, and Draeger Babylog vents.
- Proficient with V-60 BiPAP and neonatal SiPAP
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Tarrant County Community College
Fort Worth, TX01.2001
Bachelor’s Degree - Health Care Management
Ottawa University
Overland Park, KS01.2018
Masters Degree - Healthcare Administration
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX10-2025
Skills
- Leadership in respiratory therapy and pulmonary services
- Experience leading or contributing to initiatives to improve outcomes and compliance with CAP and Joint Commission
- Proven experience in expanding cardiopulmonary services
- Proficient in promoting collaboration across teams
- Experience in budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation
Awards
Mosaic Pin Award, Sylvia Conditt Excellence in Care Award
Affiliations
- ED Committee
- Code Blue Committee
- Critical Care Committee
- Neonatal Quality and Process Improvement Committee
- Maternal Quality and Process Improvement Committee
- Trauma Committee
- ADR panelist
Timeline
Cardiopulmonary Director
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Respiratory Care Supervisor
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
Respiratory Care Team Leader
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2018
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2008
Bachelor’s Degree - Health Care Management
Ottawa University
Associate in Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Tarrant County Community College
Masters Degree - Healthcare Administration
Texas Tech University
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