Adam Christianson
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated Supervisor of Respiratory Care with extensive experience in pediatric respiratory care and staff management. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and implementing policies that drive compliance and optimize patient outcomes. Well versed in enhancing departmental efficiency, budgeting, and resource allocation, ensuring optimal service delivery while maintaining high standards of patient care. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in respiratory care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of Respiratory Care
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.2021 - Current
- Served as a key contributor to the 2025 opening of Temple’s Women & Family Hospital (Labor & Delivery and NICU), supporting the development of the Respiratory Department, including the implementation of the ABG Laboratory. Collaborated in the planning and design of patient care areas to optimize respiratory services, enhance workflow efficiency, and promote high-quality patient outcomes.
- Lead a respiratory care staff of 150 RTs in delivering high-quality patient care and treatment plans as well as develop and implement respiratory care protocols.
- Develop and implement policies to enhance departmental efficiency and compliance.
- Manage daily operations of the respiratory therapy department, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitor budgetary expenditures for the Respiratory Care Department, identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising patient care quality.
- Develop and revise policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with HIPAA regulations and general liability requirements.
- Hire and train all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Maintain compliance with industry regulations and accreditation requirements by conducting regular audits and updating policies as needed.
Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner
Shriners Hospital for Children - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
04.2008 - Current
- Administer advanced respiratory therapies and treatments to pediatric patients with complex needs such as spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular conditions, and orthopedic conditions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
02.2008 - 01.2021
- Contributed to research initiatives in the field of respiratory therapy, advancing knowledge and improving practice standards.
- Streamlined departmental processes by introducing innovative documentation methods, reducing errors and improving patient care quality.
- Mentored new hires in the department to ensure smooth transitions into their roles as competent practitioners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Strayer University
Philadelphia, PA06-2016
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
PIMA Medical Institute
Las Vegas, NV12.2007
Skills
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Neonatal intensive care
- Clinical supervision
- Staff management
- Team collaboration
- Schedule management
- Performance evaluation
- Epic systems
- Operations management
- Clinical staff management
- Quality control
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Supervisor of Respiratory Care
Temple University Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner
Shriners Hospital for Children - Philadelphia
04.2008 - Current
Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner
Temple University Hospital
02.2008 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Strayer University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
PIMA Medical Institute