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Shane Bickett

Peoria

Summary

Proactive and meticulous Respiratory Therapist with 20 years of experience in the Healthcare industry. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical RT Manager- OSF Home Care Services

OSF HealthCare
11.2021 - 10.2023


  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.

Clinical Liaison

OSF Transitional Care Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2021


  • Educated Physicians and health care professionals on benefits of LTAC and ventilator liberation.
  • Reviewing patients EMR to ascertain the complexity of the patients recovery and candidacy for transfer to the facility.
  • Provided onsite coverage to downstate Illinois Hospitals during the Pandemic
  • Educational Resource for Patients and Facilities on the financial repercussion of delaying admission to LTAC opens the risk of Insurance denying the claim.
  • Familiar with Medicare/Medicaid/Private Insurance rues and regulations

Clinical Liaison/Staff RRT

LifeTech Home Medical
06.2017 - 11.2019
  • Established the first successful Home Ventilator Program for downstate Illinois
  • Effectively covered a 200 miles area with 40+ home ventilators
  • Collaborated with DSCC, Children's Hospital of Illinois and OSF Healthcare to educate and train staff at Almost Home Kids- Peoria.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators , PAP, cough assist, suction machines, enteral pumps, etc for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
  • Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Carle Hospital- Methodist
06.2013 - 11.2017
  • MICU/ NICU/ CVICU/ OR/ ER Trauma Experience
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Analyzed artial blood gas samples, CT scans and Chest X-Rays to assist Physicians in selecting the best mode of therapy for the patient.
  • Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
  • Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Illinois Central College
Peoria
05.2013

Associate of Science -

Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL
05.2011

Skills

  • Policy Implementation
  • Performance Management
  • Business Development
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Development
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Affiliations

NBRC Credentialed Practitioner


Timeline

Clinical RT Manager- OSF Home Care Services

OSF HealthCare
11.2021 - 10.2023

Clinical Liaison

OSF Transitional Care Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2021

Clinical Liaison/Staff RRT

LifeTech Home Medical
06.2017 - 11.2019

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Carle Hospital- Methodist
06.2013 - 11.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Illinois Central College

Associate of Science -

Illinois Valley Community College
Shane Bickett