Angel Rucker
Macon,GA
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 26 years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Specialized Medical Services/ Lincare
Macon, GA
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Provides respiratory consulting, assessments, equipment, and education to facilities
- Used extensive experience based knowledge, strong assessment skills, and passion for education to meet all needs of the clients
- Provided education and skill competency check-offs on all educational topics with a focus on airway management and sleep apnea.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients
- Fully Remote position.
- Prepared presentations on clinical products for physicians and other medical professionals.
- Researched potential clients to determine their needs and develop customized solutions accordingly.
- Monitored inventory levels of clinical products at various locations.
- Generated leads through cold calling prospective customers.
- Investigated customer complaints related to service issues or product defects.
- Provided customers with exceptional research and clinical trial data to support product effectiveness and safety.
- Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
- Communicated effectively with clientele to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Built strong, professional relationships through identification of client needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities.
- Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and negotiating advantageous deals.
- Networked to build client base and promote products to new and existing clients.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health Navicent
Macon, GA
11.2015 - 01.2018
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certified
- Licenced in the state of Georgia by the Composite Board of Medical
- Examiners.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
RRT II
Houston Medical Center
Warner Robins, GA
12.2014 - 09.2016
- Responded to emergency situations by providing life support measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation or airway management techniques.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to provide input on the development of individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Contributed ideas for process improvements within the department.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
Sales Representative
Lincare, Inc
Charleston , SC
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Marketed home oxygen and all home respiratory therapies to local physicians and hospital discharge coordinators
- Gained a comprehensive knowledge of required standards for Medicare and Medicaid.
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
- Organized client visits, presentations, product demonstrations and trade shows.
- Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
Respiratory Therapist II
South Carolina Registered, Medical University
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Managed care of patients in all hospital settings
- Conferred daily with colleagues to optimize patients care
- Volunteered my time to the Director of Respiratory Care for a research study of ICU patients.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cross Country Staffing
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Had the pleasure of working contracts in St. Thomas USVI at Roy L Schneider Hospital, Duke Medical Center, and Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Respiratory Therapist II
South Carolina Registered
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Skills
- Healthcare
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Management
- Scheduling
- Critical Care
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Care Plan Management
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Patient Care
- Relationship Building
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Team Collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
- Treatment Plan Development
- Tracheostomy Care
- Operational Reporting
- Emergency Medical Care
- In-Service Training
- Physician Support
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (10+ years) Basic Life Support (10+ years) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (10+ years) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (10+ years)
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Specialized Medical Services/ Lincare
03.2019 - 05.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Atrium Health Navicent
11.2015 - 01.2018
RRT II - Houston Medical Center
12.2014 - 09.2016
Sales Representative - Lincare, Inc
01.2002 - 01.2003
Respiratory Therapist II - South Carolina Registered, Medical University
01.2001 - 01.2002
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cross Country Staffing
01.2000 - 01.2001
Respiratory Therapist II - South Carolina Registered
Macon State College - Associate of Science, Respiratory Therapy
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