Amy Farmer

Registered Respiratory Therapist

***** * ***** ***** ***** Oregon City, OR 97045

adzgpl@r.postjobfree.com 503-***-****

Motivated Respiratory Therapist with 8 years of experience and a history of taking on leadership roles in competitive environments. Skilled networker offering remarkable interpersonal and communication skills. Seeking to build upon acquired skills in challenging new position.

Work Experience

Vibra Specialty Hospital-Director of Quality and Risk Management

August 2022-Present

Responsible for directing quality management efforts to ensure continuous improvement and organizational excellence, adherence with all regulatory, compliance,accreditati8on, and legal issues to promote a safe environment for all employees, patients and visitors. Manage risk issues and oversees the credentialing function for medical staff. Accountable for the development, management and coordination of the hospital-wide Performance Improvement Program designed to improve clinical outcomes and the patient experience. Responsible for maintaining compliance with CMS, the Joi8nt Commission standards, COLA/CLIA standards and HIPAA rules and regulations. Functions as the Risk Manager for organization as well as the Facility Compliance Officer.

January2022- August 2022- Registered Respiratory Therapist

Provide acute care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries. Performs support activities such as equipment maintenance, changes, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis of and treatment of respiratory disease and illness.

Portland Providence Medical Center

June 2021- December 2021- Registered Respiratory Therapist

Partnering with physicians, therapists and other members of the health team in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of care plans for the respiratory patients. Maintaining emergency resuscitation equipment: ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, cough assist, percussion, etc. Documenting assessments, treatments, and medications accurately.

Northwest Medical

December 2020-June 2021- Registered Respiratory Therapist

Provide support to patients outside of hospital. Work closely with referring physicians, hospital personnel and other clinicians. Equipment set up of ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, oxygen concentrators, nebulizers for pediatric and geriatric patients in their homes. Provide patient education as an intricate part of their care while performing complete and professional assessments.

Lincare

March 2016-August 2020-Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist

Leadership role as overseeing daily operations and job assignments to Respiratory Therapy department. Provide support to patients outside of hospital. Coordinates with patient care team to provide the highest quality patient care and advocacy. Equipment set-up, instruction and maintenance and travels to facilities and patient homes to deliver, check, or pick-up equipment. Assist referral source in planning and implementing patient care. Perform patient evaluation and on-going patient assessments.

Education

Concorde College- 2015 Portland, OR

Associates of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy

Portland State University- 2004 Portland, OR

Bachelors of Science- Liberal Arts

Reference available upon request

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