Nicolette Barnes
Peoria,AZ
Summary
My goal is to obtain employment with a health care network that sets a high standard in patient care. I believe quality patient care begins with exceptional customer service.
Earnest individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehab Liaison
Encompass Health Care
07.2024 - Current
- Performed evaluations of potential patients for clinical appropriateness
- Built strong relationships with case managers, hospitals and physicians
- Organized in-service meetings for doctors and referral sources to enhance collaboration
- Reviewed patient information for admission criteria and assigned appropriate DRG
- Educated healthcare professionals on Acute Rehab Hospital criteria, enhancing understanding and compliance
- Assessed patient eligibility for Acute Rehab services, ensuring appropriate care transitions
- Expanded market presence in previously underserved territories, increasing patient access to services
- Conducted family and provider education sessions, utilizing evidence-based research to inform care decisions
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with referral sources to reduce hospital readmissions
- Achieved one hospital readmission since assuming the role, demonstrating effective patient management
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2024
- The application and administration of all forms of respiratory care, including drawing and analysis of arterial blood gas samples, and placing and maintenance of arterial lines
- I am trained to use ultrasound for guided A-Line inserts and difficult sticks
- ICU/CVICU and NICU based therapies
- Bedside procedures including bronchoscopy, bedside trach's, running of and maintaining Flolan, cardiac stress tests and bedside pft's
- All general floor and adult care therapies
- I have experience in training new employees and students
- Charge RT duties, including staffing, daily assignments, supply ordering and equipment troubleshooting
- Coordination of RT department with other departments and hospital supervisors
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2018
- The application and administration of all forms of respiratory care, including drawing and analysis of arterial blood gas samples
- ICU based therapies
- All forms of trach care including bedside tracheostomies, bronchoscopies, and trach changes
- All general floor and adult care therapies
Respiratory Care Practitioner
John C Lincoln North Mountain
01.2007 - 01.2011
- The application and administration of all forms of respiratory care, including drawing and analysis of arterial blood gas samples
- Trauma ICU and CVICU based therapies
- All general floor and adult care therapies
Education
AOS - Respiratory Therapy
Apollo College
01.2007
Skills
- ACLS certification
- NICU training
- NRP certification
- Bedside procedures
- Bedside pft's
- Bronchoscopies
- Cardiac stress tests
- PB 840 ventilators
- PB 980 ventilators
- Servo I ventilators
- Drager ventilators
- Drager XL ventilators
- Vision V60 BiPap/CPAP
- Respironics Vision
- ParaPac
- LTV transport ventilators
- Hiflow O2 systems
- Flolan management
- A-line insertion and care
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare regulations
- Microsoft Access
- Policy understanding
- Trauma-informed care
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Conduct home visits
- CPR/AED
- Group facilitation
- Interpersonal skills
- Client advocacy
- Supportive counseling techniques
- Report preparation
- Client recordkeeping
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient relationship management
- Task prioritization
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Coordinate service referrals
- Medical records review
- Eligibility requirements
- Treatment Planning
- Reliability
- Time management abilities
- Safety and risk assessments
- Case coordination
- Program development
- Multitasking
- Client needs assessments
Profile - Goal
My goal is to obtain employment with a health care network that sets a high standard in patient care. I believe quality patient care begins with exceptional customer service.
Timeline
Rehab Liaison
Encompass Health Care
07.2024 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2024
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2018
Respiratory Care Practitioner
John C Lincoln North Mountain
01.2007 - 01.2011
AOS - Respiratory Therapy
Apollo College
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