Overall management of Hospice Care Consultants and Clinical Nurse Liaisons.Strategic planning and market analysis of hospice industry in the Mid-Atlantic region. Recruitment and retention of marketing and clinical team as well as physicians and nurse practitioners. Negotiation of hospital and nursing home contracts. Negotiation of strategic partnerships with acute and post acute organizations and facilities. Customer service training of internal staff as well as external clients. Organizing community outreach events with faith based groups, political leaders and health care organizations.

Corporate executive responsible for the strategic planning, growth and operational management of respiratory services at multiple facilities. Working in collaboration with the executive team, developing and executing both short and long-term goals that compliment the vision and goals of the organization. Responsible for the successful expansion of our 26-ventilator bed unit to 50-ventilator bed unit at the Hyattsville location. Overseeing the addition of a new state of the art 36 bed ventilator unit at our Annapolis location as well as the creation of a 56 bed ventilator unit at our Hagerstown location. Regulate employee compliance and enforce company policy and procedures to meet and exceed local, state, and federal regulatory standards. Develop and implement staff training. Thorough analysis of financial statements to ensure economic growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Strategic business development with regional hospital systems and health care organizations at the C-level to establish partners maximizing mutually beneficial positive patient outcomes.

Clinical Director supporting the regional growth of the first JCAHO-accredited Maryland-based staffing agency. Accelerated the expansion of start-up respiratory division at an average annual growth rate of 135%. Primarily responsible for staff recruitment and retention as well as the implementation of business development strategies that resulted in significant market growth in the hospital, long-term care, and private duty sectors. Maximized the organization's ability to communicate at the C-level value, ROI, and key differentiators with competitors in the utilization of supplemental staffing services. Responsible for spearheading CMS' marketing and branding efforts and enhancing company visibility through routine client visits, promotional campaigns and fundraisers, as well as broadening CMS' online presence through social media.

Held lead therapist position in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and Emergency department for one of the nation's leading cardiovascular surgery programs. Planned and executed patient respiratory care plan from operating room to discharge of open-heart patients. Assisted in the creation and launch of the Rapid Response Program implemented by the hospital in efforts to provide positive patient outcome and better utilization of staff and resources. Created and conducted monthly in-services for respiratory staff in role as clinical educator.Served as clinical liaison between respiratory staff and residents, representing department in ICU and radiology rounds in addition to orienting incoming residents on ventilator operation and modalities.

Provided patient care to a varied patient population ranging from neonates to geriatric. Performed respiratory care services in several hospitals in the Washington D.C./Baltimore region working with some of the area's top specialty physicians. Worked closely with senior management in relationship building with key new accounts through clinical presence. Accumulated in-depth knowledge of a multitude of patient management systems deployed by health care systems throughout the region.

Served as staff respiratory therapist in both adult and pediatric units of the hospital providing services in but not limited to: Emergency Department, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Neuro ICU, Pediatric ICU as well as the prestigious Marburg Pavilion. Consulted with Hopkins-affiliated pulmonary medicine group and functioned as the cardiopulmonary technician performing both heart and lung studies.

Managed the overall daily operation of the Pulmonary and Blood Gas Lab with a staff of seven technicians, both military and civilian. Surpassed all benchmarks by running one of the nation's busiest pulmonary clinics with an average of 60+ patients per day seen by 14 pulmonary physicians. Received numerous accolades from commanders for maintaining an effective and efficient lab. Working with a budget $1 million+ evaluating and purchasing equipment and supplies that ensured continued workflow. Passed every inspection by meeting and exceeding all standards set by CAP and JCAHO regulations. Coordinated with manufactures, vendors and medical staff the utilization of new equipment to be operated on a trial basis prior to critical mass launch.

responsible for the operation of the clinic's physical exams wing which served approximately 25,000+ soldiers and family members. supervised a staff of 7, both military and civilian, who performed day-to-day duties essential to the mission of the clinic. worked closely with medical officer and commander to ensure that clinical operation ran smoothly and efficiently. maintained durable medical equipment and - with command approval - evaluated and purchased new equipment and supplies with an annual budget of $400,000.

Held the position of supervisor of the Physicals section of Command clinic. Supervised varied personnel to include medics, audiology technicians, x-ray technicians, lab technicians, and EKG technicians to ensure smooth operation of European Commands physical exams process. Duties included maintenance of equipment, ability to maintain a standard of excellence all the while staying in compliance with policies and procedures.