Account Executive, RRT

CHRISTINA D. SMITH, BA, RRT

Address: **** ******* **. ***** ****** MS 38654

Email: *************@*****.***

Phone: 901-***-****

PROFILE

Healthcare professional and advocate for excellence in patient care with keen business analytical skills, proven abilities to build and grow a profitable organization, superb communications skills, and versatility. Dedicated to cultivating and fortifying positive relationships in the region. A driving force for preeminence in customer service, patient satisfaction, and compliance with a successful track record in new service launches and successful patient outcomes.

SKILLS:

*Communication

*Revenue Growth

/Budget Analysis

*Customer Relations

*Detail Oriented

*Interpersonal Skills

*Problem Solving

*Analytical Skills

Technical Skills:

Ventilator/ Setup Management

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

IPPV

PEP Therapy

Chest Physiotherapy

Blood O2 Analysis

EKG Analysis

Airway Maintenance Clearance

CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS Exp. 04/2024

ACLS Exp. 04/2024

NBRC Exp. 11/23/2025

LICENSURES:

oMississippi 6401 Exp. 08/31/2023

oAlabama 4373 Exp. 10/31/23

oKentucky 9429 Exp. 01/30/2024

EDUCATION

University of Memphis

2017-BA English

Concorde Career College

2005-AAS Advanced Respiratory Therapy

Children’s of Alabama-Birmingham, AL-CVICU RRT

08/2022-

Specializing in the assessment, treatment, and cardiopulmonary stability of pediatrics and neonates

Perform technical procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamics with proper airway maintenance

Lab result interpretation and alternative respiratory treatment recommendations p

Expeditiously assessing respiratory care protocols and reassessing for accuracy with appropriate documentation

Communication with physicians, nursing, and fellow intensive care unit disciplinaries regarding the continuity and appropriateness of care to yield positive outcomes

St. Dominic Hospital- Jackson, MS- Critical Care RRT

04/22-07/22 (In-house contract)

Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital respiratory

functions

Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies

Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery

Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress

Intrepid USA- Memphis, TN- Account Executive RRT

10/2017–05/2022

My role as an RRT Liaison consists of account executive and patient advocate specializing in over 13 clinical specialty programs catered to deliver the best in medical care services post discharge. As a RRT account executive and patient advocate, it has been my responsibility to reach out to specialty physicians in my territory to advance the growth of the clinical specialty programs and mentor fellow liaisons in the region on the programs that appeal to their assigned territories while maximizing reimbursements.

-2017 Rookie of the Year

-2018 Top 5 in sales production

-2018 Assisted in the development and launch of the Pre-Op Rehabilitation Program

-2019 Top 3 in sales production

-2020 #1 producing sales representative for the Atlantic West Region – Home Care Division

Prescribed Program Service Increase:

Wound Care Management- 43%

Diabetic Care Management-38%

Pulmonary Rehabilitation-35%

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)-32%

Pre-Op Rehabilitation-30%

University of Alabama- Birmingham, AL - RRT

07/2017-04/2022

•Perform respiratory therapy procedures including IPPB, O2 therapy, humidity/aerosol therapy, MDI administration, suctioning, chest physiotherapy in addition to the collaboration with fellow healthcare profession to respond rapidly to critical codes and restore vital respiratory functions

•Managed the needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies and care plans

•Delivered care protocols designed to triage, treat, stabilize COVID19 patients

•Coordinated specialty area operations, including scheduling, patient assignments, monitoring of program activities, and coordinating among other team members/disciplines to ensure effectiveness of operations and deliver quality patient care

•Established and maintained ventilation and proper airway care to patients in need of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, perform tracheal intubations, assistance with bronchoscopy and percutaneous tracheostomies as well as other invasive procedures

•Perform patient assessment and reassessment through observation of the patient, clinical data gathering, response to therapy and report findings accurately making referrals to appropriate disciplines as needed

•Provide educational development through guidance and teaching while serving as a technical resource person to the patient, patient's family, physicians, and fellow hospital staff regarding respiratory care treatment plans

John Will Lifestyle Companions LLC-Owner

10/2013-06/2018

As owner of John Will, my role consisted of operations and branding while focusing on delivering home helper and transportation services to the seniors of the Mid-South by implementing care plans that increased independence and the quality of life of seniors. In addition, as the organization’s Brand Ambassador, we received press coverage and distinguished recognition as one of the most reliable senior care services in the region and successfully secured donor funding to assist underprivileged seniors in need.

Developed community outreach programs

Development of new strategic programs to reach a diverse group of seniors

Development, management, and maintained surveys for program participants to measure satisfaction, quality, performance, and organizational standards

Build, grow and nurtured relationships with all organizations that have shared visions and are committed to changing health inequities in our community

-2016 Luxury Living Magazine recommended home care service for seniors

-2017 Featured organization on the Memphis Morning Show for outstanding and reliable care service for seniors

-A+ rated organization of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South

Select Specialty Hospital- Memphis, TN- Senior RRT

06/2005-01/2014

As a Senior Respiratory Therapist my role consisted of overseeing the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program and mentoring fellow medical colleagues on the continuity of care.

*2011- Assisted Pulmonary Director in the drafting and implementation of new and revised trach wean and vent protocols

*2012 Drafted and implemented advanced mobility program to aide in cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation successfully increasing vent weaning

*May 2012- Employee of the Month

*2013- Recognized as star performer voted by patients

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