Dana Mallen
Ruskin,FL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional specializing in respiratory therapy and patient care techniques. Demonstrated track record of delivering therapeutic interventions and fostering collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting patient needs with precision and compassion. Skilled in ventilator management and conducting respiratory assessments. Seeking opportunities for personal growth within a supportive management environment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
James A. Haley VA
02.2018 - Current
- Currently working as a full-time respiratory therapist in all areas of the hospital. Primary focus is critical care and emergency room.
Respiratory Therapist
University of South Florida Health Clinic
08.2010 - 02.2018
- Managed scheduling and testing of outpatient pulmonary function and oxygen walks. Conducted point of care testing during clinical hours. Processed patient orders and pre-authorizations for tests and medications. Collaborated on research with neurology physicians.
American Home Patient - DME company
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Home setups for cpap, autopap, avaps and oxygen.
Bayfront Medical Center
10.1993 - 07.2012
- Held positions for bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, shift supervisor, clinical educator and staff therapist. Performed critical care ventilator management, arterial line insertion, intubations, bronchoscopies, trauma and long-term ventilator management/weaning, basic floor therapy and pulmonary function testing.
Brandon Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 11.2008
- PRN position with responsibility for ventilator management, arterial line insertion, and basic therapy modalities.
Clinical instructor
Saint Petersburg College
07.2003 - 05.2005
- Clinical instructor for the Respiratory Care program under Steve Michaels. Responsible for 6-8 students per day for clinical instruction for both basic floor therapy and critical care.
Shift supervisor
St. Anthony's Hospital
02.2000 - 12.2000
- Shift supervisor while joined with Bayfront as part of Baycare.
PRN
Palms of Pasadena Hospital
06.1997 - 01.1998
- PRN for long term facility site. Basic therapy including nebulizer treatments, CPT, arterial gases and oxygen delivery.
PRN
Montana Deaconess Medical Center
01.1992 - 01.1993
- PRN position during school. Basic floor therapy and arterial blood gases.
PRN
Columbus Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1993
- PRN position. All modalities of therapy, ventilator management, arterial blood gases.
Education
Associates Degree - Applied Sciences
Great Falls College, Montana State University
Great Falls, MT01.1993
High School -
Great Falls High School
Great Falls, MT01.1989
Skills
- Intubation using MAC and Miller blades as well as Glidoscope
- Suture-secured arterial line placement and arterial blood gas draws (radial, femoral and brachial)
- Ventilator Management, Bronchoscopy, Pulmonary Function Testing, MIP/MEP testing, volume loop testing
- Leadership in trauma center therapy operations
- Experience in Level II Trauma Center Emergency Room, Cardiac ICU, Neuro ICU, and Surgical ICU
- Autopap with mask fitting, oximetry monitoring and end tidal readings for sleep apnea treatment
- Educational program manager for respiratory therapy department
- Blood gas lab management - Machine controls, CAP inspections and staff competencies
- Strong verbal and non-verbal communication
- Patient education
Certification
CPR/BLS - American Heart Association - Exp 2025-10
Accomplishments
- Designed computer charting system including power forms, rules, training documents, employee training and policies.
- Developed Cardiac Surgery program including ventilation protocol for post-op heart surgery patients & training of staff for open heart surgeries.
- Nursing Excellence Award for patient support staff received on two occasions. (Nominated by nursing coworkers)
- Developed policies and procedures for patient driven protocols including basic bronchodilators therapy, chest physiotherapy, ventilator management and weaning, HFOV, and Autopap.
- Education classes for USF nursing students and hospital staff on oxygen modalities and ventilation.
- Trouble shooting clinic and support for sleep apnea patients at USF Health Clinic.
- Assisted with the development of the ALS clinic within USF Health.
- Clinical instructor for St. Petersburg College - Respiratory Therapy program.
- Involved in multiple research studies with Neurology at USF.
- Worked with physicians in ancillary departments at USF to increase awareness of PFT lab at USF and increased business by 25%.
Research Projects
- A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled variable treatment duration study evaluating the efficacy and safety of Siponimod (BAF312) in patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
-May 2013-Feb 2018
-Sub-Investigator -Novartis
- OPTIMUM: Oral Ponesimod versus Teriflunomide In relapsing Multiple sclerosis
-Multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, active-controlled, superiority study to compare the efficacy and safety of ponesimod to teriflunomide in subjects with relapsing multiple sclerosis
-April 2015- February 2018
-Actelion
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
James A. Haley VA
02.2018 - Current
American Home Patient - DME company
01.2014 - 01.2016
Respiratory Therapist
University of South Florida Health Clinic
08.2010 - 02.2018
Brandon Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 11.2008
Clinical instructor
Saint Petersburg College
07.2003 - 05.2005
Shift supervisor
St. Anthony's Hospital
02.2000 - 12.2000
PRN
Palms of Pasadena Hospital
06.1997 - 01.1998
Bayfront Medical Center
10.1993 - 07.2012
PRN
Montana Deaconess Medical Center
01.1992 - 01.1993
PRN
Columbus Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1993
Associates Degree - Applied Sciences
Great Falls College, Montana State University
High School -
Great Falls High School
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