DEIRDRE BROWN, BA, AAS, RRT
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
As a team-oriented respiratory therapy professional with 30+ years of expertise, I am trained to examine, diagnose, and treat patients with breathing difficulties. Patient and staff problem solver with exceptional communication skills and a demonstrated ability to connect with patients and build trust. I want to rise to supervisory or management roles to broaden my knowledge and utilize my leadership skills to oversee a team of respiratory therapists in a healthcare setting.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Therapist
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
11.2014 - Current
- Provides general oversight for Respiratory Care services to ensure daily clinical operations achieve and follow established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, all applicable regulations, and standards
- Plans and coordinates staffing resources per productivity standards
- Assumes the role of team leader for all Respiratory Care clinical areas and keeps all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care to patients of all ages in all clinical areas.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills
NICU/CVICU Respiratory Therapist
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
08.2007 - 11.2014
- Staff Therapist in Level 3 NICU
- Experienced in high-risk deliveries
- Administered surfactant, respiratory therapies, and medication as ordered
- Follow O2 and ventilator management and weaning protocols in CVICU and NICU.
- Experienced as Charge therapist in NICU
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Respiratory Therapist and NICU
Baptist Health Medical Center
10.2004 - 10.2007
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Core Respiratory Therapist in level 3 NICU
- Attending high-risk deliveries, assisting, and performing intubation, ABGs, ventilator management, set-up, and weaning protocols
- Neonatal air and ground transport
- During this time, I would also rotate to Adult ICU (SICU, MICU, CCU, and CVICU)
Respiratory Therapy Assessor
Baptist Health Medical Center
10.2001 - 10.2004
- Attended multidisciplinary discharge planning meetings
- Developed and reviewed patient care plans
- Worked well team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Preceptor for new employees and students.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues
Therapist ll
Baptist Health Medical Center
01.1996 - 10.2001
- As a critical care therapist, I was able to rotate through all adult ICU areas
- Preceptor for students and new employees, experienced in ventilator set-up, protocols, in-house transports, ABG sticks, and line draws
- Respond to all codes in the assigned areas.
Therapist II
University Hospital
06.1995 - 10.1996
- Employed as one of two-night shift therapists
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses
- Critical Care, floor therapy (adults and children), and level two NICU
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions
- Maintained and updated patient records.
Technician Respiratory
Wishard Memorial Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Floor and critical care (SICU, MICU, and Burn unit); Ventilator and ABG sticks; Home care instructions; and the Code Blue team.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Technician Respiratory
James Whitcomb Riley Children’s Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Peds ICU and General care, Peds Ventilator setup and checks, O2 tents, Code blue team, Rotating charge duties
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients
Education
Bachelor of Art Healthcare - Management-clinical
Ottawa University
Phoenix, AZ04.2023
Associates of Applied Science - Care
IVY Tech State College
Indianapolis, IN1994
Skills
- Constructive Feedback
- Treatments and Therapies
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Critical Care Units (CCU)
- NICU and L&D
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Airway Management
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Nitric Oxide Handling
- Medication Administration
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Care Documentation
Affiliations
National Board for Respiratory Care
American Association for Respiratory Care
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Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- PALS
Timeline
Lead Therapist
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
11.2014 - Current
NICU/CVICU Respiratory Therapist
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
08.2007 - 11.2014
Respiratory Therapist and NICU
Baptist Health Medical Center
10.2004 - 10.2007
Respiratory Therapy Assessor
Baptist Health Medical Center
10.2001 - 10.2004
Therapist ll
Baptist Health Medical Center
01.1996 - 10.2001
Therapist II
University Hospital
06.1995 - 10.1996
Technician Respiratory
Wishard Memorial Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1995
Technician Respiratory
James Whitcomb Riley Children’s Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1993
Bachelor of Art Healthcare - Management-clinical
Ottawa University
Associates of Applied Science - Care
IVY Tech State College
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