Brooke Ferguson
Bastrop,Texas
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapy Supervisor with extensive experience in pediatric and adult care. Proficient in conducting respiratory assessments, managing ventilators, and delivering emergency respiratory care. Demonstrated ability to analyze patient needs and tailor treatment plans effectively, resulting in notable improvements in workflow efficiency and team productivity. Committed to advancing patient outcomes through innovative interventions and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of Respiratory Care/Acting Manager
Ascension Seton Smithville, Ascension Seton Bastrop
09.2019 - Current
- Managed the overall operations of all respiratory services for both Smithville and Bastrop Hospitals
- Launched ASB and established a new department from scratch and developed comprehensive policies and procedures.
- Provided on going education and maintained annual competencies
- Led establishment of an efficient pulmonary function laboratory with new outpatient processes.
- Maintained targets through effective oversight of hiring and evaluations.
- Collaborated with other department managers, lead meetings, and participated in department projects and committees
- Remained a resource for Respiratory staff
- Engaged in committees focused on optimizing performance and strategic planning aligned with JCAHO/CAP standards.
- Maintained blood gas validations, ran quality and maintained all books/files for Medical Director in accordance with CAP regulations
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ascension Seton Smithville Hospital
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Executed procedures such as intubation, blood gases, draws/line draws, EKGs, and delivered all modalities of respiratory care.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest, and deliveries of infants, both term and premature.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Executed blood gas testing procedures, ensured accuracy through QC maintenance.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical City Hospital of Dallas
Dallas, USA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Responsible for providing and maintaining all respiratory care in the neonate, infant and pediatric patient
- Carried out all types of respiratory therapy modalities
- Functioned as a Core NICU therapist and Team Lead
- Maintained protocols and weaning guidelines compatible with physician's orders
- Executed procedures such as Intubation, ABG & CBG draws/line draws, Bag & Mask ventilation, all types of Chest PT, X-ray placement, and EKG's
- Operated multiple types of ventilators such as Avea, Servo-I, LTV, INO and HFOV while maintaining patient airway.
- Performed trach care, NT and oral suctioning
- Responded to Code Blues and provided cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the neonate, infant, and pediatric patient
- Attending high risk deliveries and in hospital patient transport
- Assisted the nurses and physicians during line placements, surgery, and other procedures
- Maintained patient's private information and charts ensuring compliance with physician's orders and HIPPA guidelines
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Resources Plano
Plano, USA
07.2005 - 01.2012
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners and other health care professionals to manage patient care
- Functioned as a Core NICU therapist and Team Lead.
- Deliver all basic modalities of Respiratory Care
- Responsible for executing challenging procedures such as intubation, blood draws and assisting physicians in a surgical setting
- Oversee ventilators and determine appropriate ventilator management based on patients vital signs, blood gasses and x- rays
- Conducted blood gas tests, ensuring accuracy through QC maintenance.
- Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to adults, infants and neonates
- Attend high risk deliveries and respond to 'Code Blues'
- Train families in effective use of respiratory equipment and patient condition understanding.
Student Respiratory Therapist
LifeCare Hospital, Dallas, Texas
Dallas, USA
01.2004 - 06.2005
- Acute Long Term Care at LifeCare Hospital, Dallas, Texas
- General Care, ICU, ER at Baylor Hospital, Irving, Texas
- General Care, PFT Lab, ICU, Trauma ICU, Surgical ICU at Veterans Hospital, Dallas, Texas
- Respiratory Floor at Our Children's House at Baylor, Dallas, Texas
- Asthma Clinic, General Care, Trauma ICU, Cardiac ICU, Surgical ICU, Trach Floor, ER at Children's Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
Education
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
ATI Career Training
Dallas, Tx07.2005
Skills
- Respiratory care
- Policy development
- Quality assurance
- Patient assessment
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Emergency response
- Performance optimization
- Data analysis
- Documentation and reporting
- Quality control
- Process improvement
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)-IP
Affiliations
- NBRC (2005-Present)
- AARC (2005-Present)
- Various leadership committees- (2019-present)
- BEST Leadership through Bastrop Chamber of Commerce (2024-present)
- Chair, Bee Committee, ASB and ASSV (2022-present)
- PACT Team- (2018-present)
- Fit Test Champion (2020-present)
- Phil Committee co chair (2021-2023)
- Phil Award Nominee (2023,2024)
- Culture of Safety Committee (2019-present)
- Daisy Team Award (2020)
- Culture of Safety Committee (2019-present)
- Delivery Team (2006-2015)
- Better Lung Study (2011-2013)
- CPM (2006-2008)
Timeline
Supervisor of Respiratory Care/Acting Manager
Ascension Seton Smithville, Ascension Seton Bastrop
09.2019 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ascension Seton Smithville Hospital
06.2016 - 09.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical City Hospital of Dallas
01.2012 - 01.2015
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Resources Plano
07.2005 - 01.2012
Student Respiratory Therapist
LifeCare Hospital, Dallas, Texas
01.2004 - 06.2005
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
ATI Career Training
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