Medical Staff

VALERIE NORWOOD E-mail: *********@*****.*** Mobile Phone: 360-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

I have seventeen years of experience in the field of respiratory care, two and half years as a clinical coordinator, and three years as department supervisor, which I have enjoyed. I am a very enthusiastic, full of energy, honest, and compassionate about respiratory care. I am ready to tackle challenges and help make improvements to serve the team. I have diverse work experience; look forward to sharing my skills and knowledge while learning new ones. My goal is to continue to grow and utilize my knowledge in the healthcare field. I believe that respiratory care is growing and has great potential in the future of healthcare.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Aberdeen, WA Population: Neonatal, Pediatric, and Adult

•Position: Cardiopulmonary Supervisor 03/2014-Present

I am responsible for staffing, budgeting, productivity, annual reviews and quality improvement projects for the Cardiopulmonary department. I am a team member on the code blue, environment of care, value analysis, survey readiness, and medical community forum committees for our facility. I have brought stability to the staffing of the department while increasing staff engagement through improving teamwork and restructuring the department. In my first year, I saved $50,000 dollars through standardizing and developing par levels for supplies. I also developed a purchase plan for replacing old equipment was able to save the department $47,000 dollars in rental costs. Purchased a new fleet of EKG machines through fund raising and foundation donations. My role was in planning and volunteering time at the foundation Gala event. Currently in the process of developing a Pulmonary Rehabilitation program for our facility with the goal of reducing COPD readmissions. I have experience with Truven productivity system. I am also a member of the Grays Harbor Community Foundation Board. I also work bedside providing nebulizer treatments, ventilatory support, and perform outpatient pulmonary function studies. In my role, I also provide patient education like breathing and cough techniques that can improve their quality of life.

St. Joseph Medical Center; Tacoma, WA Population: Neonatal

•Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist/NICU level 2-3 10/2012- 03/2014

I work with Drager Babylog VN500 ventilator, bubble cpap, High Flow Nasal Cannula for equipment. Attend all high risk deliveries, intubate, arterial punctures, administer surfactant, and manage patient airways. Run samples on ISTAT system. I also did care partnering with nursing staff when needed. While I was here, I helped to build and implement an intubation program for the therapists.

California Pacific Medical Center; San Francisco, CA Population: Neonatal, Pediatric, and Adult

•Position: Pediatric Clinical Coordinator 8/ 2006 - 10/2012

I worked 2.5 years as Pediatric Clinical Coordinator some of my job functions were: writing and updating policies and procedures, setting up annual skills day for staff, reviewing and educating staff on new equipment and procedures, flex staffing based on patient acuity, annual reviews for 10 staff. In this role, I worked part time as a staff therapist and the other as supervisor. I also worked in the PFT lab performing testing, MVO2, Methacholine challenges, bronchoscopes, and EBUS. I worked with oscillators, Avea and PB 840 ventilators, Bipap Vision, Theravest, IPPV. Ran samples and maintained ISTAT blood gas system.

Kaiser Hospital; San Francisco, CA Population: Neonatal and Adult

•Position: Respiratory Therapist 3/ 2006 – 8/ 2006

I worked at this facility as a traveler. I worked on their floors doing therapy, in cardiac recovery unit, intensive care unit, and neonatal ICU. I worked with Servo ventilators at this facility. Performed arterial punctures as well as ran blood samples.

Alta Bates Summit Hospital; Oakland, CA Population: Adult

•Position: Respiratory Therapist 3/ 2005 – 3/ 2006

I worked at this facility as a traveler. I worked in the ER, ICU, Cardiac recovery units, and floors. I performed arterial punctures and intubated at this hospital. I used the PB 840 and 7800 ventilators.

Sutter Davis Hospital; Davis, CA Population: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adult

•Position: Respiratory Therapist 10/ 2004 – 3/ 2005

I worked at this facility at a traveler. I worked in ER, EICU, Nursery, and floor providing therapy. I used Servo i ventilators and Bipap vision. I performed intubations on all patient populations, and arterial punctures.

Merle West Medical Center; Klamath Falls, OR Population: Neonatal, Pediatric, and Adult

•Position: Respiratory Therapist 3/ 2004 – 10/ 2004

I worked as a traveler at this facility. I worked in the ER, ICU, NICU and floors providing therapies following therapist driven protocols. I intubated and performed arterial punctures. I used PB 840 ventilators and Bipap S/T as well as Babylog. I worked on transport team as well.

CHW Memorial Hospital; Bakersfield, CA Population: Pediatric and Adult

•Position: Respiratory Therapist 8/ 2002 – 2/ 2004

I used Servo 900 and 300A, PB 7800, Oscillator ventilators and Bipap S/T, vision. I worked on floors, ER, Cardiac recovery and ICU. I performed bronchoscopes, IPPB, IPV and maintained airways.

Apria Healthcare; Bakersfield CA Population: All ages

•Position: Respiratory Therapist 8/ 2001 – 8/ 2002

I performed care plans for long term patients. I provided education to patients, families and care providers for ventilators, suction systems, cpap, bipap, and oxygen.

EDUCATION:

Associate Degree 2 /1999 - 2 /2001

San Joaquin Valley College Bakersfield, CA.

Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management 5/2010-6/2012

Ashford University

Master of Business Administration- Healthcare Management 6/2016-present

Western Governors University

SKILLS / Certifications: ACLS, PALS BLS & NRP

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS:

AARC & NBRC

Washington State Respiratory Care Board

Golden Key Honor Society

National Association of Professional Women

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