Thelma Brooks

Orlando, FL *****

321-***-**** • adnhg1@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Master of Public Health professional with a concentration in epidemiology, research methods, and biostatistics. Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication, computer, and team-building skills. Strong background using data analysis, collection, and interpretation of evidence-based population interventions in epidemiology. Proficient in public health policy, financial management, environmental and occupational health to establish improved health outcomes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Respiratory Therapy Supervisor/Lead Aug 2009 - Present

Apria Healthcare Orlando, FL

Conduct in-services and on-going educational training classes for personnel and patients.

Educate patients on various chronic diseases, i.e. COPD, OSA/CSA, and Neuromuscular

Perform qualitative and quantitative data analysis to manage ventilator patients using Apria Clinical Evidence (ACE) program in accordance with policies and procedures.

Manage and supervise a team of 8 Respiratory Therapists (RT) and Clinical Assistants (CA) to ensure performance for the branch.

Responsible for hiring, coaching, educational training, and completed performance appraisals to staff.

Maintain daily infectious control logs for patients and employees forwarded quarterly to corporate.

Quality Control training for oxygen to ensure state and federal criteria are met according to guidelines, laws, regulations, and manufacturing practices.

Monitor branch compliance for quality assurance and control procedures by conducting routine audits of respiratory services.

Ensure respiratory therapy services are provided to patients in compliance with company policies, procedures, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.

Performance Improvement (PI) to ensure customer and employee needs are met in the development of continuous improvement of processes, policies, and services of the company.

Director of Clinical Services (Promotion) Oct 2001 – Feb 2009

LifeCare Solutions/CareMax Medical Orlando, FL

Responsible for 4 to 15 respiratory therapists, customer service representatives, and logistics technicians to ensure policies, procedures, and smooth running of operations.

Managed and conducted ongoing training on two asthma programs for adult and pediatric patients.

Handled all incoming information from physicians, HMOs, Medicaid, and hospitals.

Consulted with physicians and outside agencies regarding patient treatment, medical conditions, and home environment to ensure continuity of care. Developed and updated care plans for clinical patients. Performed analysis for Performance Improvement) and assist the sales team in marketing key accounts.

Participated in center staff meetings, orientation, in-service education, and interdisciplinary case conferences.

Responsible for hiring, educational training of Respiratory therapists, and annual performance appraisals.

Facilitated and educated hospital staff, internal staff, caregivers, and insurance companies on various pieces of equipment and supplies.

PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE

Public Health Practicum Aug 2019 – Dec 2019

National Kidney Foundation of Florida (NKFF) Orlando, FL

Assist in Fundraising to meet financial goals of the non-profit organization

Assist in NKFF community health fair events

Implement participant excel spreadsheet and letter to notify and follow-up with at-risk participants from kidney screening to use data to create better community-based outcomes.

Worked collaboratively with NKFF and the Wayne Densch YMCA to provide kidney screening and biometric testing to at-risk, uninsured, and underinsured communities.

Capstone Project Fall 2019

Created research outcomes to determine the health care disparities among Blacks in Yazoo County, Mississippi, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Identified at-risk populations to reduce the prevalence and incidence of CKD. Oral and written communication skills to present a 35-minute PowerPoint and discussion on the Capstone topic. Used community-based and evidence-based policies and applications to improve outcomes in poverty areas of Mississippi.

EDUCATION

Master of Public Health December 2019

The University of New England, Portland, ME

Bachelor of Science, Respiratory Therapy May 1998

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL

TECHNOLOGY

SAS/STATA, and REDCap, Microsoft

AFFILIATIONS

American Public Health Association (APHA)

National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Accreditation Commission for Health Care Surveyor (ACHC)

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), 1999

State of Florida License (RRT)

AWARDS

3.87 GPA UNE Master of Public Health program

95% average on internal clinical audits (CareMax Medical)

2012 Respiratory Therapist Team of the Quarter (Apria Healthcare)

2012 Orlando Leadership Award (Apria Healthcare)

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