Respiratory Therapist Quality Assurance

JEANNE H. BROSSETTE

*** *** ***** , ***** , ** **714 , 225-***-****

va2e14@r.postjobfree.com

I am looking for a responsible and challenging position as a Respiratory Postion which would take advantage of my medical and administrative experience at the Veteran’s Administration. I have twenty years of Respiratory Care Service. Recently I completed a tour duty as the Respiratory Chief of the Portland VA Medical Center.

Career Specific Training

Respiratory conditions resulting from specific diagnoses include respiratory failure, neurological disorders, diseases and or trauma. My skills in assessment, treatment, documentation, communication, and collaboration with physicians and other team members have met all performance requirements.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed the High Performance Development Model Core Competency Leadership Series -18 Visn 20 2008-2009

• Completed the VA Contracting Officer Coarse- COTR for the Ventilator Program

• Master of Business Administration-/ Hospital Administration 2/2006

• Graduated from an AMA accredited respiratory therapy program and Registered as an RRT by the NBRC

• Licensed to practice in the state of Louisiana, currently hold a CPR and ACLS certifications

• Has high degree of communication abilities, with extensities training with patients, their families, physicians and nurses

•Self-motivated and goal-driven, exceptional initiative. Innovative Problem-solving skills and has the ability to work without immediate supervision.

•Ability to use AMIE, CAPS,CPRS, and Vista

•Highly trained in trauma and emergency treatments in all respiratory coniditions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Portland VA Medical Center

Respiratory Supervisor

7/20/2008- present

•Planning work schedules and operations, makes changes in the organization of work within allowable costs and established policies.

•Has the authority to develop plans and schedules for guidance of subordinate supervisors and other subordinates for the accomplishment of work to meet program goals, objectives, and broad priorities established by higher levels of management.

Assigns and explains work requirements relative to respiratory care for new requirements or changes, as well as existing progress. Resolves technical work problems not covered by precedents or established policies for non-routine or complex procedures. Studies continuing problems on the quality and quantity of work and operating effectiveness and takes or recommends needed actions.

•In addition to the authority to initiate formal and follow-up actions for personnel functions, has authority to establish internal guidelines and approve, modify, or reject personnel actions of subordinate supervisors or employees In addition to the authority to initiate formal and follow-up actions for personnel functions, has authority to establish internal guidelines and approve, modify, or reject personnel actions of subordinate supervisors or employees.

•Has the authority to initiate formal and follow-up actions for personnel functions, has authority to establish internal guidelines and approve, modify, or reject personnel actions of subordinate supervisors or employees.

•Has substantial responsibility for planning and implementing educational programs for in-service and other personnel and respiratory therapy students who rotate through the health care facility.

Allstaffing Travel

Traveling Respiratory Therapist 7/2007-7/2008

Methodist Hospital, San Antonio,TX 11/2007-2/2008

•Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities,

including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians.

•Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

American Nursing Staffing

Traveling Respiratory Therapist, 3/2005- present

•Lakeview Hospital

•Our Lady of the Lake Hospital

•Per Diem

Semper Care Long Term Hospital, 3/2001 – 3/2005

Respiratory Therapist/Floor Care Coordinator

•Carry out the goals and objectives established by the hospital board of directors.

•Supervised the personnel assigned to the unit

•Budget

•Inventory management

•Quality assurance and accreditation

•Develop respiratory therapy treatment plan

•Administers and monitor respiratory medication per treatment plan.

•Trained patients on at-home respiratory therapy equipment and how to perform self-administer medicated dosages.

•Monitor and trend respiratory studies while managing ventilator dependent patients.

Select Medical, Covington, LA, 11 /2000-present

Registered Respiratory Therapist

•Provide respiratory care to patients suffering from asthma, sleep apnea and other respiratory condition. Care for patients on breathing machines.

•Provide temporary staffing for the surrounding area hospitals in all area: ICU, NICU, CCU, Emergency Room, and all areas of respiratory floor therapy.

West Feliciana Parish Hospital, St. Francisville, LA, 12/1997-11/2000

Registered Respiratory Therapist

•Perform all aspects of emergency medicine and trauma care for adults and children in critical respiratory crisis.

LSU Medical Center Neonatal ICU, Baton Rouge, LA, 10/1998-12/1999

Registered Respiratory Therapist

•Provide oxygen ventilation, mediation and monitoring to infants. Drew blood for gas determination and suction procedure.

Taylor Home Health Supply, Baton Rouge, LA,10/1993-10/1998

Respiratory Service Director

•Direct sales, marketing and administrative activities for a home health care firm specializing in machine rental, maintenance, equipment and home visits. Supervised a team of five technicians plus warehouse personnel.

•Organized and conducted a variety of sales and educational seminars for physicians, patients, families and caregivers, including equipment operation and recognizing the symptoms of sleep apnea and other respiratory conditions.

•Raised number of oxygen machines in service from 30 to 186, and overall revenue form $40K per month to $200K per month.Launched a new program of mini-ventilators, growing rentals from 0 to 52 in one year.

•Developed and implement discharge strategies to ensure patient health and respiratory compliance.

•Developed and implemented policy and procedures in compliance with Joint Commission Accreditation of Hospital Organization (JACHO)

Pediatric Service of America, Baton Rouge, LA , 3/1992-10/1993

Registered Respiratory Therapist/Patient Representative

•Marketed respiratory services and equipment to pediatric physicians.

•Conducted training sessions for parents of ventilation dependent children both at home and in pediatrician offices.

EDUCATION:

BS in Sociology from Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA. 7/1993.

Masters in Business Administration from University of Phoenix,

Baton Rouge,LA 9/2006.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

American Association of Respiratory Care, 1991- present.

Military Service:

United States Army National Guard

E-4 Medical Specialist, Respiratory Therapist Technician, 1986-1995.

Honorable Discharge.

KEYWORDS:

Product Representative, Sales Representative, Client Services Representative, Marketing Representative.

References available on request.

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