Multi-site management over 3 campuses facilitating and coordinating delivery of cost-effective, quality respiratory care to patients. Managed 136 employees in 7 cost centers for pulmonary function (PFT) labs, critical care, medical / surgical floor care, outpatient diagnostics, in full range of patient populations (adult, geriatrics, pediatric, and neonatal).Ensured delivery of quality patient care by implementing policies and protocols, managing labor and operational budgets, and supporting professional practice models.Enhanced recruitment and retention by establishing the 1st Neonatal / Pediatric Internship program for new hires / internal transfers, and by creating an effective orientation process for specialty units and their respiratory therapists.Received American Association for Respiratory Care’s Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) designation, which recognized that LVHN’s Respiratory Care Services department’s meeting safety and quality guidelines. Member of hospital Joint Commission Executive Committee, well versed in review of medical records, developing reports, and regulatory compliance.

Provided IT project leadership for customizing clinical documentation system. Created and performed duties of Clinical Information Systems Specialist (CISS) position in anticipation of future IT needs.Proficient with Microsoft Office, EPIC, PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System) – radiology information system, Centricity (integrated clinical and financial hospital information system), and EHMR (Electronic Health Medical Record).Developed and designed computerized clinical documentation system (MetaVision) user applications for the Respiratory Care Department. Prepared test plans and data, in addition to creating user documentation for the MetaVision implementation.

Provided education and competency training to respiratory personnel, as well as collaborative training and education to physicians, nurses and other colleagues within healthcare team. Conducted ventilator rounds and assessments to identify critically ill patients and assist staff therapists with difficult-to-wean patients, decreasing time on mechanical ventilation and reducing risk of complications.Facilitated respiratory education program development and implementation for all patient populations (adult / neonatal / pediatric) to respiratory personnel, enabling cross-training of personnel into pediatric / neonatal specialty units.

Provided critical care for adult, neonatal, and pediatric populations, as well as medical / surgical floor care and subacute care. Progressive ventilator management and therapeutic interventions in a high-paced, high acuity environment. LVHN known for its use of evidenced-based medicine and superior technology based approach to care with excellent patient outcomes. Floated to multiple units and specialties.Engaged in therapist-driven, evidenced-based protocols utilizing latest technologies and best practice to provide quality care at LVHN, a Magnet-designated organization.Participated in prospective, randomized control trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a computer-driven MMV/ATC mode of ventilation (Drager Medical, Telford, PA) as a weaning method in the post-operative open-heart patient.