Brody Powers
Registered Respiratory Therapist- Adult Critical Care Specialty
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist- ACCS with expertise in critical care, specializing in tracheostomy management, ventilatory management and life-saving interventions. I have been a primary RT in a medical ICU for 2+ years. Leveraging 10+ years of experience in inventory coordination and customer service to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Committed to advancing respiratory therapy practices through collaborative teamwork and innovative solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bethany Children's Health Center
01.2025 - Current
- Provide specialized respiratory care for pediatric patients with chronic conditions such as cerebral palsy, anoxic injuries, spina bifida, and other disabilities in a long-term care setting
- Manage tracheostomies, including routine changes and emergency interventions
- Oversee ventilatory support, ensuring optimal function and comfort tailored to each patient’s needs
- Administer chest physiotherapy techniques such as high-frequency chest wall oscillation (vest therapy) and intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV)
- Perform individualized suctioning to maintain airway clearance and optimize oxygen saturation
- Support rehabilitation efforts for patients recovering from traumatic injuries, such as motor vehicle accidents, by transitioning their respiratory care from acute hospital settings to long-term recovery
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, and nursing staff, to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life
Registered Respiratory Therapist-ACCS
Integris Baptist Medical Center
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: Oklahoma City
- Administers a wide variety of therapeutic services and diagnostic tests to various patient types
- Proficient in ventilatory management
- Sets up all equipment/supplies needed and provides assistance to the physicians during special procedures
- Performs assessments and re-assessments of patient history, chest x-rays, vital signs, blood gases, progress notes, etc
- In order to determine appropriate therapy modalities/frequencies or effects of conscious sedation and communicates this to the physician
- Performs arterial punctures or blood gas analysis for arterial blood gases
- Performs/ Assists in intubation as needed or requested where credentialed and approved by the medical staff
- Provides onboarding education to new departmental staff and assists students rotating through the hospital
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans
- Contribute to patient education initiatives, improving adherence to treatment protocols
- Implement evidence-based practices in respiratory therapy, leading to improved patient outcomes
- Actively participate in quality improvement projects
- Provide compassionate care to critically ill patients, offering emotional support to families
- Mentor new staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning
- Explore and integrate cutting-edge respiratory therapy techniques
- Propose process improvements to streamline workflow and enhance patient care delivery
- Oklahoma City
Inventory Coordinator
Integris Baptist Medical Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Oklahoma City
- Coordinated special equipment needs, boosting procedure efficiency and readiness
- Managed inventory for timely replacements, enhancing operational readiness
- Collaborated with vendors for prompt consignment acquisition, strengthening supply chain
- Participated in inventory counts, ensuring accurate stock management
- Assisted in surgical preparations, facilitating smooth procedure execution
- Optimized inventory management processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing stockouts through data-driven forecasting and strategic vendor partnerships
- Oklahoma City
Delivery Driver/Insulator
Great Plains Mechanical Insulation
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Delivered insulation materials promptly to job sites, ensuring timely project completion
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient loading and unloading of materials
- Insulated ducts, piping, and walls, contributing to improved energy efficiency
- Maintained accurate inventory counts, preventing material shortages
- Regularly organized warehouse, enhancing operational efficiency
- Streamlined delivery processes, enhancing efficiency in material transport to job sites while maintaining accurate inventory and organizing warehouse operations
FT Store Associate
ALDI
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Handled customer transactions, maintaining accuracy and efficiency
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized assistance
- Collaborated with team to ensure seamless store operations
- Reported inventory discrepancies, contributing to stock accuracy
- Adhered to cash handling protocols, reducing financial discrepancies
- Streamlined checkout process, reducing customer wait times and enhancing overall shopping experience while maintaining high accuracy in cash handling
Grocery/Bulk Manager
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Led customer service excellence, boosting satisfaction and loyalty
- Optimized inventory, enhancing department profitability
- Trained staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient team
- Managed merchandising, improving product visibility and sales
- Handled store operations, ensuring safety and smooth transactions
- Led grocery and bulk departments, optimizing inventory, minimizing shrink, and maximizing profitability while maintaining exceptional customer service standards
- Coordinated with other department managers to cross-train staff, ensuring seamless operations and efficient task completion across the store
Assistant Store Manager
Akins Natural Foods
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed inventory for optimal stock levels, enhancing store efficiency
- Trained and supervised staff, fostering a collaborative team environment
- Ensured accurate cash register settlements, maintaining financial integrity
- Facilitated product transfers between locations, improving resource allocation
- Led store operations, overseeing inventory, staff supervision, and customer service
- Implemented efficient stocking procedures, enhancing product availability and sales
Education
Associates degree - Respiratory Therapy
Oklahoma City Community College/ Francis Tuttle
08.2021 - 12.2022
Associates Degree - Applied sciences
Cameron University
Certification
Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS), 03/01/26
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bethany Children's Health Center
01.2025 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist-ACCS
Integris Baptist Medical Center
02.2023 - 01.2025
Inventory Coordinator
Integris Baptist Medical Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
Associates degree - Respiratory Therapy
Oklahoma City Community College/ Francis Tuttle
08.2021 - 12.2022
Delivery Driver/Insulator
Great Plains Mechanical Insulation
05.2021 - 09.2021
FT Store Associate
ALDI
11.2019 - 05.2021
Grocery/Bulk Manager
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
02.2017 - 08.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Akins Natural Foods
03.2016 - 02.2017
Associates Degree - Applied sciences
Cameron University
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