Mover and Shaker

11/28/2010
Tampa, FL

Position Desired

Respiratory Therapist
Tampa, FL
Yes

Resume

Professional Profile

Dedicate individual with a strong background in the medical field. Seeking a company that will complement a college education and that can provide opportunities both professional and personally. A person who strives to reach a standard of excellence in everything that is accomplished. A given ability to communicate with patients and team members effectively. Positive and confident personality blended with a strong work ethic.


Supportive Qualifications

• Over 20 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of Respiratory services and procedures
• Well versed in all DME equipment
• Comprehension of clinical trials research for medical devices
• Adapt easily to new concepts and responsibilities
• Proven communication and follow up abilities, both verbal and written
• Work well independently and as a team member
• Ability to work well with deadlines; able to multitask
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with physicians, employees, patients and the general public
• Proficient computer and technical skills
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology



Career Summary


Kindred Healthcare Inc. October 2010 to Present
Clinical Liaison

• Marketing Rehab/LTAC to Cleveland area hospitals
• Professional healthcare contacts in the community
• Business development
• Patient assessments
• Proven tract record for increasing referral sources




Communicare Health Services April 2009 to October 2010
Clinical Liaison

• Marketing SNF to Cleveland area hospitals
• Professional healthcare contacts in the community
• Business development
• Patient assessments
• Proven tract record for increasing referral sources



Synapse BioMedical Inc. June 2007 to February 2009
Clinical Specialist

• Familiar with HIPPA as well as IRB/FDA rules and regulations
• In charge of multiple clinical sites throughout the US for Diaphragm Pacing
• In charge of setting up and training staff at each clinical site
• Maintaining clinical records for reporting to FDA
• Inventory control
• Scheduling surgical procedures and follow up appointments with patients
• Monitoring clinical sites; review of charts and protocol deviations



Lincare April 2007 to June 2007 Respiratory Therapist

• Homecare therapist
• Oxygen follow up with patients
• CPAP/BIPAP set ups
• Oximetry monitoring
• CMN support
• Patient and family education
• Worked with Dr.’s, nursing, discharge planners in hospital and LTC facilities



Dia Med August 2006 to January 2007 Regional Sales Manager

• Managed sales team
• Maintained geographic territory
• Over seen house account relationships
• Assisted insurance verification, billing and collection teams
• Equipment and inventory management




MaryKay September 2006 to Present
Beauty Consultant

• Owner of business
• Enrich individuals lives with quality beauty products
• Customer education and product support



Professional Medical Equipment December 2001 to August 2006
Clinical Director

• Manager of Respiratory Staff
• Sales & Marketing for University Hospital Systems
• Established new DME operations
• Established consignment program
• Exceeded sales goals yearly
• Increased average patient case load from 262 to 1052 within the first year
• Increased oxygen and CPAP census
• Customer Service and patient education
• Assisted insurance verification, billing and collection teams
• Equipment and inventory management
• Provided extra Respiratory coverage
• Established policy, procedures and best practice guidelines
• Well versed in DME reimb...

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