Dakon Pope
Navarre,FL
Summary
Dynamic Lead Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, excelling in airway management and mechanical ventilator operation. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and innovative treatment plans. Skilled in intubation and patient care documentation, demonstrating strong leadership and critical thinking in high-pressure environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Respiratory Therapist
HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
Fort Walton Beach
03.2016 - Current
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atlanta Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
05.2009 - 03.2016
- Provided comprehensive care to patients at a level 1 trauma center
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Education
Bachelors Of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2009
Skills
- Patient Care Documentation
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Tracheostomy Care and management
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Invasive Procedures
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
- Arterial Punctures
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Oxygen Therapy
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Intubation
- Arterial line insertion
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NRP
Timeline
Lead Respiratory Therapist
HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
03.2016 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atlanta Medical Center
05.2009 - 03.2016
Bachelors Of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Georgia State University