Susan Postell
Florence
Summary
Committed Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead recognized for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excel in leadership, communication, and teamwork to improve patient outcomes and foster a supportive environment.
Have helped lead and manage team, strong passion for this hospital and pur community for over 30 years.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
MUSC Florence
Florence
10.1992 - Current
- Supervised respiratory therapy team to ensure quality patient care.
- Coordinated patient assessments and treatment plans with healthcare providers.
- Trained new staff on respiratory therapy protocols and equipment usage.
- Consulted and met with Sales Representatives.
- Train and Teach new therapists and residents on artlines and intubations.
- Interview and meet with new hires along with travelers.
- Implemented best practices for infection control in respiratory procedures.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Evaluated new technologies or products that could benefit patients undergoing therapeutic interventions involving respiration management.
- Managed daily operations of the respiratory therapy team including scheduling shifts and assigning tasks.
- Responsible for all day shift staffing and scheduling for 15+ years.
- Addressed complaints or issues raised by patients or their families regarding respiratory services provided by the team.
- Assisted in developing quality improvement initiatives within the respiratory therapy department.
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and training to new staff members in the respiratory therapy department.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers on treatment plans for patients requiring respiratory care services.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss goals, objectives, timelines, and strategies.
- Provided education on various topics related to pulmonary health management.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the respiratory therapy department.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for use by the respiratory therapy team members.
- Established performance objectives and standards to evaluate team members' effectiveness.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Work with lab manager to ensure all equipment is up to date with QC.
- Do yearly evaluations for day shift.
- Meet with Intensivists & Hospitalists on current practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC 08.1990 - 06.1994
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Respiratory equipment maintenance
- Quality improvement
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Performance evaluation
- Policy development
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Effective leadership
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Ventilator management
- Tracheostomy care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- End-of-life care
- Coaching and mentoring
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Intubation
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Regulatory compliance
- Practice improvement
- Respiratory care protocols
- Relationship building
- Clinical leadership
- Art lines
Accomplishments
- Wall of Fame for Carolina’s Hospital System.
- Nomination for Nursing leadership Companion.
- Wall of Fame for Carolina’s Hospital system for a second time.
- Best Clinical Educator Award for FDTC.
- Phil Award Recipient.
Certification
- BLS
- NRP
- ACLS
- PALS
- Smoking Cessation Facilitator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
MUSC Florence
10.1992 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Florence-Darlington Technical College
08.1990 - 06.1994