Hi, I’m
Lauren Metzger
Oswego,IL
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
PEL-VIP Pulmonary Exchange Oak Lawn, IL
DME Manager
05.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Complied with established internal controls and policies according to company standards.
- Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on asset movement.
- Oversaw oxygen and equipment division which consisted of 8 states.
- Worked closely with oxygen vendors to ensure accurate and timely deliveries to SNFs.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day operations.
- Supported CEO with special projects and additional job duties.
- Validated existing fixed asset management and reporting systems to assess quality and conformance, identify problems and implement corrective actions.
- Nurtured relationships with current clientele while continuously cultivating new relationships.
- Managed logistics and warehouse staff.
- Oversight of on-call and after hours clinical team.
- Trained staff and customers on new modalities and therapies.
PEL-VIP Pulmonary Exchange Oak Lawn, IL
RRT- Disease Management Consultant
09.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Worked with patients to educate them on their disease process.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented assessments and recommendations to reduce and/or prevent re-hospitalizations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from COPD, CHF, and pneumonia.
- Managed on average 20 patients per facility.
Advocate Christ Medical CenterOak Lawn, IL
Neonatal Pediatric RRT
05.2014 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Initiate, assess, and monitor patients on invasive/non-invasive mechanical ventilation with or without ETCO2 monitoring.
- Assist with intubations.
- Arterial blood gas analysis and interpretation.
- Airway clearance via ETT or trach
- Responded to emergency codes.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to patients and family members, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical CenterJoliet, IL
Respiratory Therapy Student
05.2013 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Provided aerosolized treatments to patients.
Education
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
Associate Of Applied Science from Respiratory Care Practitioner
05.2014
Skills
- Decision-Making
- MS Office
- Team Building
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organization and Time Management
- Training and Development
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Project Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Oxygen Equipment
- SAAS
- Salesforce- CRM
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- NPS- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist
Timeline
DME Manager
PEL-VIP Pulmonary Exchange
05.2019 - Current
RRT- Disease Management Consultant
PEL-VIP Pulmonary Exchange
09.2018 - 05.2019
Neonatal Pediatric RRT
Advocate Christ Medical Center
05.2014 - 10.2018
Respiratory Therapy Student
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
05.2013 - 05.2014
College of DuPage
Associate Of Applied Science from Respiratory Care Practitioner
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- NPS- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist
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