Open To Work
TIFFANIE HAMMER-PLUNKETT BSRC, RRT, RCP
Spring
Work Preference
Summary
Advanced healthcare professional specializing in respiratory care within critical and emergency environments. Proven expertise in IT systems, serving as a super user during two EHR migrations. Committed to enhancing patient engagement and communication while driving continuous improvement in care processes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RRT/RCP Full-time Employee, Leader, Educator
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
Conroe
2017.05 - 2026.07
- Served as critical emergency and intensive care expert for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans from admission to discharge.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and families regarding patient health status.
- Led onboarding of new employees on company policies and respiratory care procedures.
- Identified process improvement opportunities that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced costs.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned duties to ensure optimal coverage.
- Assisted department staff with real-time software adoption during enterprise EHR migration from Meditech to Expanse.
RRT/RCP Full-time 'Float'
The Methodist Hospital
Houston
2015.06 - 2017.02
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators while managing critical care and artificial airways.
- Responded swiftly to respiratory distress and cardiac arrest emergencies.
- Instructed patients and families on effective use of ventilators, inhalers, nebulizers, and oxygen delivery techniques.
- Tracked vital signs and blood chemistry to enhance collaborative care plans with physicians.
- Conducted pulmonary function tests using bedside spirometry to assess lung capacity.
- Participated in continuing education programs on advancements in respiratory care practices.
- Promoted patient satisfaction through active listening and addressing concerns with clear communication.
- Contributed significantly to EHR charting conversion from Cerner to Epic.
Student Intern Adult ICU/CCU
The Methodist Hospital
Houston
2012.05 - 2012.07
Student Therapist Adult Clinical
Seton Medical Center
Austin
2008.02 - 2011.02
Student Therapist Neonatal Clinical
St. David's
Austin
2011.08
Student Therapist Adult ICU Clinical
Breckinridge
Austin
2010.12
Student Therapist Pediatric Clinical
Dell Children's
Austin
2010.08
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX2012-01
Minor - Healthcare Administration
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX2012-01
Skills
- Critical and intensive care
- Pediatric and NICU care
- Ventilator and airway management
- Oxygen delivery techniques
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Radiology collaboration
- Patient advocacy and discharge planning
- Physician collaboration
- Hospice procedures
- Staff training and development
- Tracheostomy instruction
- Time management strategies
- HIPAA compliance
- Effective communication skills
- EHR migration
- Computer proficiency
- Data management tools
- Health informatics systems
- Telehealth platforms
- Clinical documentation tools
- Healthcare IT fundamentals
- Website development and coding
- Firewall installation and optimization
- Computer maintenance and repair
- Typing speed - 95th percentile
Certification
- RCP 76426, RRT/CRT 133766, ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP
Timeline
RRT/RCP Full-time Employee, Leader, Educator
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
2017.05 - 2026.07
RRT/RCP Full-time 'Float'
The Methodist Hospital
2015.06 - 2017.02
Student Intern Adult ICU/CCU
The Methodist Hospital
2012.05 - 2012.07
Student Therapist Neonatal Clinical
St. David's
2011.08
Student Therapist Adult ICU Clinical
Breckinridge
2010.12
Student Therapist Pediatric Clinical
Dell Children's
2010.08
Student Therapist Adult Clinical
Seton Medical Center
2008.02 - 2011.02
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Texas State University
Minor - Healthcare Administration
Texas State University