Christina M. Cipolla
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SUMMARY:
Proven ability to initiate, plan, and direct projects.
Solid accomplishments in organizing and managing medical and patient information.
Excellent collaborator to coordinate and implement processes and programs.
Strong analytical skills pair medical knowledge with technology to improve and enhance workflow.
Skilled in inpatient care, laboratory and medical regulations, SQL and data analysis, logistics, and administration.
More than five years of experience using Epic (EMR, EHR) as a bedside clinician, preceptor, and educator.
EDUCATION:
Wilmington University, New Castle, DE
Healthcare Information Technology, Certificate 2016
Wilmington University, New Castle, DE
Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Management 2011
Delaware Technical and Community College, Wilmington, DE
A.A.S. in Respiratory Care 2004
EXPERIENCE:
Rapid CPAP, Wilmington, DE Dec 2021 – Dec 2022
Respiratory Therapist Consultant
Cover two skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities.
Provide consultation, recommendation, setup, and administration ratio of respiratory therapy for short-term and long-term patients.
CPAP, BiPAP, Non-invasive ventilation, Humidified Trach Collar, High Flow Nasal Cannula System.
Hospice care, equipment setup.
In the home as well as in skilled nursing facilities.
On Call rotation Metro Philly area.
Apria Healthcare, Newark, DE Mar 2017 – Nov 2021
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Manage Patient Care for home-bound patients.
Assess patients’ respiratory needs to purpose treatment plans and evaluate effectiveness.
Teach patients, families, and caregivers about non-invasive ventilation, bi-level ventilation, and CPAP machine, operation, care, and maintenance, relating well to diverse ages and backgrounds.
Communicate with clinical and non-clinical staff, business, and insurance staff to acquire information and provide a rationale for care.
Conduct troubleshooting of equipment – remotely and live.
Utilize Electronic Medical Records/ Logistics System ACIS.
Manage patient therapy and On-Call rotation for two Branch Locations – Newark, DE, and Salisbury, MD.
Nemours / A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE Aug 2004 – Mar 2017
Respiratory Therapist
Teach patients and families about technology, breaking complex instructions into manageable steps, and relating well to diverse ages and backgrounds.
Instruct and mentor staff regarding equipment and procedures.
Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Epic, and Power Chart to access and document information.
Design and deliver presentations to clinical staff; created PowerPoint slides to illustrate points.
Assess patients’ respiratory needs to propose treatment plans and evaluate effectiveness.
Communicate with clinical staff, business, and insurance reimbursement staff to acquire information and provide a rationale for care.
Conduct troubleshooting of equipment to anticipate and order repairs.
Christiana Care Health Services, Newark, DE May 2003 – May 2004
Equipment Technician/Respiratory Care Assistant
Processed dirty equipment, stocked medication boxes, and checked patient oxygen levels.
Blood Bank of Delmarva, Newark, DE April 2002 – Aug 2003
Lab Aide
Processed whole blood, created components, and complete documentation.
Prior employment includes Customer Service Coordinator/Logistics Analyst for Ryder Integrated Logistics, Traffic and Logistics Coordinator for Rodel, Inc., and Administrative Assistant for The Briggs Company.
Volunteer Leadership:
2010-2016
Respiratory Care Practice Advisory Council Member for the Delaware Department of State, Division of Professional Regulations
• Review applications for Respiratory Therapy Licensure and make Recommendations
• Evaluate reciprocity issues with regional Mid-Atlantic States
• Ensure protection of the public’s health, safety and welfare
LICENSURE:
Respiratory Care, State of Delaware
Respiratory Care, State of Maryland
Respiratory Care, State of Pennsylvania