Denise Chavira
McKinney
Summary
Dynamic leader and Registered Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record with 20 years of adult and critical care experience at Texas Health Dallas, enhancing team productivity and patient care through expert skill mix evaluation and strong clinical judgment. Excelled in respiratory equipment setup and fostering professional bedside manners, achieving significant improvements in patient satisfaction and care standards while maintaining the highest quality and efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Texas Health Dallas
06.2022 - Current
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Actively participate in the team lead meetings to ensure quality and efficiency within the department.
- Manage the shift daily, taking into account the skill mix and other variables to ensure the best patient care.
- Cleaning up and maintaining orders to make sure that we have the right therapy for making assignments and division of work.
- Keep our department in compliance with check-offs in HLPPE, basic PPE, and restraints.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Dallas
12.2004 - Current
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- I have been a lead tech for our department for the last 15 years. I make assignments and am a resource for the therapists on my shift.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical City McKinney
06.2008 - 03.2011
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Respiratory Therapy Instructor
Collin College
08.2005 - 05.2008
- Started as a lab instructor for the respiratory therapy program for the college.
- I quickly move to being an instructor at the clincal sites.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Collin County Community College District
McKinney, TX05.2005
Skills
- Assignment making
- Skill mix evaluation for patient care
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Diagnostic tools
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Strong Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Medication Administration
- Detail-oriented
- Multitasking abilities
- Organization and Time management
Timeline
Team Leader
Texas Health Dallas
06.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical City McKinney
06.2008 - 03.2011
Respiratory Therapy Instructor
Collin College
08.2005 - 05.2008
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Dallas
12.2004 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Collin County Community College District
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