Case Manager Clinical Liaison

LARISA LANIAK

Conroe, TX ***** 832-***-**** ************@*****.*** WWW: Online Digital Resume Certified Respiratory Therapist with 22 years' experience in acute and long term healthcare settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, therapy administration and airway management. Experienced clinical liaison serving as a vital link between patients and physicians. Understanding and accommodating with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Talented at conveying patient needs to healthcare providers and ensuring those needs are met through periodic evaluations and data analysis. Hardworking with exceptional track record of reliable attendance and high-quality work. Strong collaboration skills looking to thrive in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Adept at managing diverse conditions that include COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure, and pneumonia. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about the use and operation of respiratory equipment. Eager to contribute and add to a growing medical team through effective and empathetic patient care. Dosage calculation/drug therapy administration

Accredited to intubate patients and

BLS/ACLS/PALS certified

Expertise in diagnostic tools and medical

terminology

Ventilator management/critical care

Tracheotomy and endotracheal care

Strong presentation and marketing skills

Physician relations and multidisciplinary team

collaboration

Staff training and patient-focused care

Care plan management

Certified Respiratory Therapist, 07/2020 to Current United Memorial Medical Center – Houston, TX

Delivered treatments for patients in the COVID unit experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses through mechanical intubation, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), and BIPAP/CPAP therapies. Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, chest tube placement, and intubations. Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications through the use of Aerogen and Circulaire II delivery systems.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Performed arterial blood gases and troponin testing in COVID and other ICU settings. Developed system of staff communication with physicians, case managers, and administration to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care. Respiratory Manger, 08/2020 to 07/2021

VibraLife Of Katy – Katy, TX

Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.

Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing, and technology upgrades.

Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance. Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives, and facility policies Provided in-services and continuing education to staff and physicians Organized and facilitated department head meetings, evaluated Medicare/Medicaid applications, and discussed census and admission criteria.

Certified Respiratory Therapist, 04/2008 to 03/2020 Kindred Tomball Hospital – Tomball, TX

Developed system of staff communication, enabled more efficient implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care

Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in newly accredited Pulmonary Program through Joint Commission Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and implementation of protocol therapies Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment, AirVo nasal high flow system, MetaNeb lung therapy device

Trained and qualified to run proficiencies on the iSTAT 1 and NOVA Stat Profile Prime Analyzers Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies and ventilator management Successfully orally intubated patients using endotracheal tubes and laryngeal mask airways Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways Clinical Liaison, 07/2006 to 04/2008

Kindred Tomball Hospital – Tomball, TX

Helped to design, develop, and drive cutting edge sales strategies to increase patient admissions that leverage Kindred's core competence in areas of rehabilitating medically complex patients Processed monthly reports for department performance Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses Established physician and case manager relationships Provided family and physician education ranging from assessment to development and implementation of projected care plans

Experienced with power point presentations for educational purposes directed towards nursing and occupational fields

Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, 07/2009 University of Phoenix - Tempe, AZ

Certified Respiratory Care Program: Healthcare Sciences, 11/1999 Houston Community College - Houston, TX

Licensed by National Board for Respiratory Care (CRT) Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified in Airway Management for Intubation

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