Suzana Williams
Palm City,Florida
Summary
Experienced leader with a strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Skilled in managing operations, driving process improvements, and fostering a positive work environment. Known for adaptability and reliability in meeting changing needs. Proficient in strategic planning, staff development, and performance management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Department Manager
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
04.2017 - Current
- Maintenance of Arterial Blood Gas machine in accordance with the College of American Pathologists (CAP)
- Actively participate in CAP and JACHO inspection
- Maintenance and creation of policy and procedures
- Scheduling and staffing
- Project manager for the launching of Robotic Bronchoscopy and new bronchoscopy lab
- Perform monthly performance improvement analyses
- Attend management meetings and perform departmental meetings
- Perform audits for documentation, charges, and charting of respiratory procedures
- Resource person to all staff members, including respiratory therapists, nurses, and the management team
- Perform employee evaluations and annual competencies
- Creation of several different department manuals
- GLLI leadership coaching
- Member of the hospital Incident Command Team
- Actively participate as an Authorized Operation Contact (AOC) within the organization
Clinical Professor
Indian River State College
01.2010 - Current
- Educator to students in the clinical setting
- Advisory Board Chair
Respiratory Care Coordinator
St. Lucie Medical Center
04.2007 - 04.2017
- Maintenance of Arterial Blood Gas machine in accordance with the College of American Pathologists (CAP)
- Actively participate in CAP and JACHO inspection
- Scheduling and staffing
- Maintenance and creation of policy and procedures
- Creation and maintenance of a Performance Improvement Plan/Manual
- Creation of a newborn procedure manual, and a resource person for the nursery
- Perform monthly performance improvement analyses
- Attend management meetings and perform departmental meetings
- Implementation of meter dose inhalation therapy
- Perform audits for documentation, charges, and charting of respiratory procedures
- Resource person to all staff members, including respiratory therapists, nurses, and the management team
- A representative for the hospital in community events
- Provide education to staff members, including nursing
- Perform employee evaluations and annual competencies
- Creation of several different department manuals
Certified Respiratory Therapist
St. Mary's Medical Center
05.2004 - 05.2006
- Provided respiratory services to trauma, pediatric and adult patients
- Specialized in pediatric critical care including, the pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric trauma, and pediatric emergency
- Trained for the pediatric transport team
Education
Masters of Health Science -
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL08.2015
Bachelors in Health Services - Healthcare Administration
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08.2009
Associates in Science - Respiratory Care
Indian River Community College
Fort Pierce, FL05.2002
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Task delegation
- Customer engagement
- Goals and performance
- Work planning and organization
- Staff development
- Training and development
- Order management
- Strategies and goals
- Employee scheduling
- Emergency response
- Order processing
- Operations
- Decision-making
- Policy development
- Budget management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Department leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of medical professionals in the development of Robotic Bronchoscopy Program.
- Supervised team of 36 staff members.
- Advisory Board Chair for Indian River Community College
Affiliations
- American Association for Respiratory Care
- European Respiratory Society
- Florida Society for Respiratory Care
Certification
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS, PALS, NRP
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Care Department Manager
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
04.2017 - Current
Clinical Professor
Indian River State College
01.2010 - Current
Respiratory Care Coordinator
St. Lucie Medical Center
04.2007 - 04.2017
Certified Respiratory Therapist
St. Mary's Medical Center
05.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelors in Health Services - Healthcare Administration
Florida Atlantic University
Associates in Science - Respiratory Care
Indian River Community College
Masters of Health Science -
Nova Southeastern University
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