Arynn McGee
Blue Springs,MO
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist Team Lead at Prime Healthcare, skilled in implementing evidence-based practices and enhancing team efficiency through mentorship. Proven ability in quality improvement and HIPAA compliance, delivering exceptional patient care while coordinating interdisciplinary efforts. Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills drive successful treatment outcomes in complex cases.
Professional respiratory care specialist with strong background in respiratory therapy and leadership. Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and advanced respiratory techniques. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring reliable and effective care delivery. Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills enhance team performance and patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Prime Healthcare - St. Mary's General Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary medical teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex conditions.
- Implemented evidence-based practices within the respiratory therapy team, ensuring quality care delivery for all patients.
- Managed scheduling responsibilities for the respiratory therapy team, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Enhanced team efficiency by providing thorough training and mentorship to junior respiratory therapists.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Conducted regular audits of respiratory therapy documentation, promoting compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Led departmental quality improvement initiatives, addressing identified gaps in care delivery and striving for ongoing excellence in respiratory therapy services.
- Contributed to hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience scores through targeted interventions in the respiratory therapy domain.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Research Medical Center
10.2014 - 01.2022
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders.
- Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Supported pharmacists in compounding custom medications according to individual patient needs.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
- Coordinated verification and filling of more than [Number] daily prescriptions in high-volume [Type] pharmacy environment.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Swope Health Services
08.2012 - 10.2014
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Increased customer satisfaction by delivering friendly, personalized service during transactions.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels for efficient pharmacy operations and cost control.
- Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Assisted in preparation, distribution and storage of pharmaceuticals.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO08-2021
Skills
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical record documentation
- Quality improvement
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Scheduling coordination
- Teamwork
- Emergency care
- Analytical thinking
- Medical terminology
- Decision-making
- Clinical judgment
Accomplishments
2022 Respiratory Clinical Excellence Award
2023 Hospital Clinical Excellence Award
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Prime Healthcare - St. Mary's General Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Research Medical Center
10.2014 - 01.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Swope Health Services
08.2012 - 10.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
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