Michael Horn, Ms Rrt Email & Phone Number

Northwest Houghton Hospital, Tucson Arizona

• Opening in May 2022. Member of clinical team participating in the opening and successful inauguration of our new 52 bed east side Tucson community hospital• L&D/Level 2 NICU• 14 bed Adult Intensive/Critical Care. All aspects of ventilator/airway management and advanced cardiopulmonary care• 20 Bed Trauma Level 2 Emergency Department• Cardiopulmonary disease case management and navigation

Northwest Emergency Center Vail, Vail Arizona

• Member of FSED interdisciplinary team providing emergency medical services• Provides specialized, targeted medical care to patients presenting to the FSED in cardiopulmonary crisis• Collaborates with emergency physicians and nurses to develop patient treatment plans and long-term POC goals to reduce hospital admissions and ER re-visits• Establishes and manages, when indicated, NIPPV and invasive PPV• Establishes and manages all types of artificial airways• Treats both adult and pediatric patient populations

Tucson, Arizona

• Member of a cohesive team of dedicated medical professionals whose goal is outstanding patient focused care (physician, cardiopulmonary, nursing, PT, OT, dietary) • Providing an advanced, full range of cardiopulmonary services to the medically complex patient in the long term acute/critical level of the care continuum• Clinical preceptor for area respiratory care students • Patient/family educator in cardiopulmonary disease management• Advanced diagnostics, including bronchoscopy, ECG, bedside spirometry, in house sleep study, arterial blood gas analysis, and complete cardiopulmonary assessment• AARC CPG for advanced ventilator management, including ARDSnet protocols; artificial airway placement and care; safe, effective weaning strategies to ensure successful long term liberation while maintaining adequate ventilation and oxygenation

Loma Linda, California

• Senior Nutrition Program volunteer ( Family Service Association's More Than a Meal )• Community education on COPD disease management & asthma education (American Lung Association) and elder care advocacy ( Riverside County Office on Aging )• Adjunct faculty in community college education ( Victor Valley College) for entry level respiratory care students• Master of Science in Respiratory Care (MSRC) graduate candidate in the School of Cardiopulmonary Sciences ( Loma Linda University)

Moreno Valley, California

• Orchestrated statistical analyses of trends within organizational database. Oversaw data input for integrity and validity• Excel spreadsheet development and design. Relational database design and management• Conducted client intake, eligibility verification, and social service assessments• Provided support to individual program directors on outcome studies for needs assessment, program development and implementation for accreditation requirements. Inclusive was grant writing and continuous quality improvement assessment goals and metrics

Tucson, Arizona

• Managed mechanical ventilation to optimize patient outcomes and weaning rates (PCV, SIMV, APRV, CPAP), including advanced techniques in artificial airway management• Applied skills in advanced patient assessment, diagnostics, and monitoring• Leveraged clinical expertise and patient/family education to effectively treat and optimize long term outcomes• Preceptor for area respiratory care students• Rapid Response Team and Service Excellence Committee member

Tucson, Arizona

• Supervised respiratory care department nightly operations • Directed department’s performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives, and ensured regulatory compliance• Performed as clinical preceptor for respiratory students conducting clinical rotations; recruited, trained and evaluated staff• Provided advanced diagnostics, including bronchoscopy assist, ECG, bedside spirometry, in house sleep study, ABG analysis, and CBC collection and analysis• Maintained highest standards of ventilator management and artificial airway care, according to industry standards and department protocols

Tucson, Arizona

• Led organization’s asthma education, neonatal apnea monitoring, home mechanical ventilation, overnight oximetry, and Medicare OSA/NIPPV compliance programs• Liaised with local acute and sub-acute facilities to market home health services• Provided mentoring, education, and evaluation to respiratory students during externship rotations from local respiratory therapy programs• Consistently earned positive acclaim from patients and families for delivering skilled, patient-focused care

Tucson, Arizona

• Staff therapist for 352 acute care medical center ( St. Mary's Medical Center)• ER, trauma, adult critical care and tele/neuro • Promoted laterally as lead clinician for newly formed home health division (Carondelet Home Health Services)• Arranged patient transition from acute/sub-acute facility to home health, ensuring a seamless transition and continuum of care• Oriented new staff with department policies and procedures, as well as appropriate and safe medical equipment usage• Maintained clinical oversight of neonatal apnea monitoring, home mechanical ventilation, overnight oximetries, and NIPPV compliance programs• Provided mentoring, clinical training and evaluation to students during on-site clinical rotations.• Networked with area case managers, social services and physicians on patient referrals and business development efforts

Tucson, Arizona

• Student of Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)• 1072 lecture hours• 222 lab hours• 720 clinical internship hours• Entry level Associates of Applied Science program. CoARC # 200336

Master Of Science, Respiratory Care (Msrc), 3.8 Gpa

The Masters of Science degree in Respiratory Care (MSRC) designates successful completion of advanced training in respiratory care.

Master Of Science (Msc), Organizational Management (Health & Human Services), 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Blue Key Honor SocietyThe Organizational Sciences were developed to provide an interdisciplinary approach.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Health Sciences & Communications, 3.9 Gpa

Activities and Societies: magna cum laude; Blue Key Honor SocietyThe Bachelors of Applied Science curriculum builds upon the clinical.

Associate Of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Respiratory Therapy, 3.7 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Debate Team President, Student services representativeRespiratory therapy is a health care specialty that.