Dionysos Dickerson
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 19 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Traveler, Full-time
Medical Solutions Supplier
Omaha, NE
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
Respiratory Therapist
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
Santa Rosa, California
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Per Diem Respiratory Therapist
Adventist Health System
Ukiah, CA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
Respiratory Therapist Full-time
Redwood Memorial Hospital
Fortuna, CA
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
Per-diem Respiratory Therapist Registry
Medi scan
Burbank, CA
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Respiratory Care Practitioner Full-time
Kaiser Permanente
Southbay, CA
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
Pulmonary Function Technologist Full-time
Kaiser Permenente
Panorama City, CA
12.2005 - 04.2017
- Checked, tested and maintained pulmonary equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
- Tested patient pulmonary activity with specialized equipment to conduct tests such as spirometry, diffusion of lung, lung volume, 6 minute walk, and muscle strength
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Operated diagnostic systems, adhering to protocols to minimize machine damage and patient injury.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College San Diego
San Diego, CA06.2004
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Respiratory Therapist Traveler, Full-time
Medical Solutions Supplier
11.2023 - Current
Per Diem Respiratory Therapist
Adventist Health System
08.2022 - 08.2023
Respiratory Therapist Full-time
Redwood Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2020
Per-diem Respiratory Therapist Registry
Medi scan
10.2018 - 07.2019
Respiratory Care Practitioner Full-time
Kaiser Permanente
05.2017 - 06.2018
Pulmonary Function Technologist Full-time
Kaiser Permenente
12.2005 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College San Diego