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Teresa Heatherly
Hendersonville,NC
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Summary
Experienced Respiratory Care Manager with a strong background in patient education and airway management. Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance. Coordinated teams to deliver high-quality respiratory care while enhancing patient safety through effective communication and attention to detail.
Overview
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1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Manager
AdventHealth Hendersonville
Hendersonville, NC
01.2006 - Current
- Supervised respiratory therapy staff in daily operations and patient care activities.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the Respiratory Care Department including staffing needs assessment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards in respiratory care delivery.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, accreditation standards pertaining to Respiratory Care Services.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for respiratory care services.
- Established standards of performance for all respiratory therapists at the facility.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to refine patient treatment plans and foster collaborative care.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize treatment strategies for patients.
- Collaborated with other departments on interdisciplinary initiatives that improve overall patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare personnel to ensure patient safety during treatments.
- Monitored employee productivity and performance using data-driven metrics, providing insights to improve patient outcomes.
- Identified improvement areas in respiratory care department; developed and implemented targeted plans to enhance service delivery.
- Conducted regular audits of medical records for accuracy and completeness according to state regulations.
- Participated in hospital committees related to quality assurance, infection control, risk management, and safety programs.
- Provided guidance and training to new staff members on procedures.
- Mentored new staff members on the use of respiratory equipment and techniques.
- Trained staff members on new equipment or techniques used in providing respiratory care services.
- Provided guidance to staff members regarding proper documentation practices related to patient care.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to advancements in Respiratory Care Services.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
Respiratory Therapist
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Administered advanced respiratory therapies, enhancing patient recovery through effective use of equipment and techniques.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Provided emergency care 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.
- Monitored patients' vital signs during therapy sessions for safety.
- Identified and addressed high-risk situations, ensuring patient safety during therapy through timely interventions.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, empowering them to make informed decisions about treatment options.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05-1985
Skills
- Endotracheal intubation
- Patient education
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Oxygen therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Bronchial hygiene
- Pulmonary function testing
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Patient assessment
- Patient care
- Clinical decision-making
- Neonatal intensive care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Medication delivery
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Documentation management
- Electronic records management
- Infection control
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway pressure therapy
- Pulse oximetry
- Endotracheal intubation
- Effective communication
- Clinical judgment
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Time management
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist
- Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
Timeline
Respiratory Care Manager
AdventHealth Hendersonville
01.2006 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Duke University Medical Center
01.2005 - 12.2005
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Greenville Technical College