As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, I administer respiratory care to neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Experience includes: monitoring patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consulting with physician when adverse reactions occur. Providing patient and family education regarding respiratory services and disease specific self-management techniques such as breathing exercises, or the use of medications or respiratory equipment. Working as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures and related duties. Conducting tests, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), EEG's, and Pulmonary Function tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions. Providing emergency care, such as artificial respiration and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Contract Registered Respiratory Therapist available for interim, casual or part-time positions. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, I administer respiratory care to neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Experience includes: monitoring patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consulting with physician when adverse reactions occur. Providing patient and family education regarding respiratory services and disease specific self-management techniques such as breathing exercises, or the use of medications or respiratory equipment. Working as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures and related duties. Conducting tests, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), stress testing, and Pulmonary Function tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions. Providing emergency care, such as artificial respiration and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Contact me at kathy.voss68@gmail.com

Seeking an Interim HR Healthcare Director, Human Resources Manager, Branch Manager, Recruiter, HR Business Partner in Healthcare, Wellness, Senior Living, Community Well-being, Management Consultant to promote employee / population health and well-being in hospital, healthcare, staffing, senior living, hospice and home care. I advance organizational mission by accurately assessing enterprise and individual needs, envisioning new possibilities, establishing infrastructure to support operational success, and effectively educating and coaching others. Experience includes:* Strategic and Operational Planning* Talent Management, Sourcing, and Onboarding* Employee Engagement* Training and Development* Performance Management* Leadership Development* Wellness and Resiliency Initiatives* Employment Law* Benefit Program Oversight* Budget and Resource Management* Union Contract Negotiation* Management Consulting* Policy Development and Interpretation* Cross-Functional Collaboration* Process Improvement & Safety* Regulatory Compliance

Providing Human Resource services for Flow Right Plumbing.

Accountable for the organization, administration and operation of Human Resource Services, including Employee Health Services and associated cost center within the division. Represented department on Service committees/functions. Provided leadership and development for 30-member team. Prepared and managed annual department budget.LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING• Successfully expanded training management position to include organizational development responsibilities in addition to delivery of clinical onboarding and training. • Coached organizational leaders in the interpretation of union contracts in order to identify options, remove obstacles and drive operational efficiencies.• As member of the Leadership Development Institute, created onboarding program requiring employee feedback at designated intervals to encourage retention.MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE STRATEGIC TEAM• Effectively interfaced with the Board of Directors, CEO, Officers, medical staff, managers, supervisors, District staff, patients/residents and public to address workforce issues and to foster a positive employer brand.MANAGED COMPLIANCE AND REGULATIONS• Monitored employee leave of absences to ensure optimal outcomes while controlling organizational costs and maintaining compliance with federal and state employment laws.• Served as member of Community Wellness/Resiliency Committee chartered to develop and implement the Bounce Back Project, a collaborative effort between local hospitals and clinics to promote community health. CREATED INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY WELL-BEING INITIATIVE• Selected by the MN Department of Health to pilot Resiliency training for leaders and front line staff. Successfully piloted the program with outstanding feedback from participants.

Managed five supervisors and ~100 front line employees working in the Laboratory, Imaging, Respiratory Care, Emergency Medical Services and Pharmacy areas of the hospital. Recommended programs, services, processes, and systems based on needs assessments, applicable regulations, patient safety and satisfaction issues, and overall organizational strategy. Developed, evaluated, and updated policies, procedures and priorities. Monitored key performance indicators with oversight of combined department budgets.• Restructured staffing and department processes throughout Imaging, Pharmacy, Lab and the Sleep Center to enhance efficiency.• Collaborated with Sleep Center and Customer Service to resolve scheduling issues resulting in increased capture of no shows and cancellations.• Selected to serve on Regulatory Committee monitoring new regulations impacting hospital operations.

Accountable for overall operational performance and regulatory compliance of the Respiratory Care Department including pulmonary rehabilitation education and Sleep Center. Supervised 12 employees. Responsible for process improvement, patient satisfaction and safety, quality and employee engagement.• Championed the use of Respiratory Therapists as “first assistant” in OB Department, monitoring neonatal status following delivery. • Enhanced Outpatient Services through use of Respiratory Therapists performing and assisting with Cardiac Stress Testing. • Obtained Sleep Center Accreditation.

Administered respiratory care to neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients including, but not limited to, pulmonary hygiene, oxygen therapy, patient transport, ventilator management, special services, and member of Code team. Performed diagnostics for all ages – bedside spirometry PEFR, NIF, VT, Oximetry and arterial blood draws.• Communicated effectively with team of providers, nurses, patients and family members.• Participated in process improvement opportunities representing front line staff.

Responsible for direct patient care involving pulmonary hygiene, oxygen therapy, patient transport, ventilator management, special services, and CPR code team. Assisted physicians with medical procedures including bronchoscopy, tracheotomy placement, conscious sedation and line placements. Presented patient and family education regarding respiratory services and disease specific self-management techniques.• Selected as Adjunct Faculty Member providing on-site clinical training for the College of St. Catherine (Minneapolis campus) from 1996-1999.• Served as member of CPR code team responding to all in-house and emergency room codes.