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Beth Timm

Port Byron,IL

Summary

Seasoned respiratory therapist with several years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Possessing a result-oriented leadership professionalism that has facilitated a steadfast successful relationship history among colleagues, including respiratory therapists, pulmonologists, intensivists, and emergent care staff. The ability to build strong relationships based on reliability and trust as a healthcare practitioner within the adult critical care interdisciplinary. Track record of leading and time management skills in expected timeline completely with quality, efficiency, and in a safe manner. The skill to communicate and lead employees, management, and team players with confidence and tact. Strong critical thinking skills resulting in positive outcomes. Sharp, innovative, quick learner, and able to adapt readily to any challenge. History of a succesful 10 plus years in sales background including turf and landscaping, car sales, and health, welfare, and insurance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City
04.2024 - Current
  • Maintain appropriate communication and therapy suggestions within treatment teams including other therapists, nurses, and physicians
  • Providing immediate response to emergency scenarios in Level 1 Trauma, Medical ICU, Cardiac ICU, and Inpatient facilities by managing respiratory distress or cardiac arrest instances.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Specializing in supporting and stabilizing VV ECMO, pre and post lung transplant, ARDS, LVAD, and Trauma patients.
  • Participation in core resource team trouble shooting for multidisicplinany team members.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs,hemodynamics, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during clinical change.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Genesis Medical Center
Davenport, IA
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
  • Participated in staffing crisis relief
  • Initiated COVID emergent protocols
  • Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, positive pressure therapies, and critical interventions.
  • Performed all duties as a Level II NICU core staff member
  • Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Unity Point Trinity Regional Medical Center
Rock Island, IL
09.2016 - 10.2019
  • Provided guidance, mentorship, and training to new staff members in the respiratory therapy department.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the respiratory therapy department.
  • Assisted in developing quality improvement initiatives within the respiratory therapy department.
  • Ensured all necessary equipment was available for use by the respiratory therapy team members.
  • Served as a resource for clinical staff regarding best practices pertaining to respiration treatments.
  • Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
  • Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.

Owner/Operation Sales

Spartan Turf
Port Byron, Illinois
08.2006 - 08.2016
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Trinity College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Rock Island, IL
05-2020

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care

Trinity College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Rock Island, IL
05-2018

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Patient and caregiver education
  • Diagnostic Tools
  • Medical Terminology
  • Emergency medical care
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Caring Bedside Manner
  • Ventilator management
  • Business Development
  • Sales Development
  • Product Sales
  • Negotiation Tactics
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Outgoing Personality
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Listening Skills

Affiliations

  • Large family oriented
  • Garden enthusiast
  • Sports fanatic
  • Outdoors venturest

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition Stabilization
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
04.2024 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Genesis Medical Center
01.2020 - 03.2021

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Unity Point Trinity Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 10.2019

Owner/Operation Sales

Spartan Turf
08.2006 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Trinity College of Nursing And Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care

Trinity College of Nursing And Health Sciences

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