Dedicated professional with extensive experience in respiratory care management. Strong focus on customer service, time management, and team development, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Respiratory Care and Sleep Lab
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital
Greenville, KY
03.2015 - Current
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and streamline service delivery.
Established quality control measures to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations with Pneumonia and COPD patients.
Managed budgetary allocations, ensuring resource optimization across departments.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Jennie Stuart Health
Hopkinsville, KY
04.2011 - 03.2015
Supervised respiratory therapy team, ensuring compliance with clinical protocols and quality standards
Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual concerns.
Provided emergency response support during critical situations, such as code blue events or rapid response activations.
Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and encouraging professional growth opportunities.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
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