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ERIC HAYWARD SR.

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.

Healthcare Administrator with proven to deliver exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients. Coordinate admission and discharge of patients. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Recognized for staff development leading to high performing teams.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Respiratory Educator

Regional One Health Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced clinical education by developing adaptive learning modules and interactive content for healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted in the accreditation process for continuing medical education programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design comprehensive curriculum for various clinical specialties.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback and performance metrics, implementing improvements as needed.
  • Delivered engaging presentations at conferences and workshops, promoting best practices in clinical education.
  • Designed assessment tools to measure learner progress, ensuring consistent evaluation of knowledge acquisition and skills development.
  • Established partnerships with external organizations to expand educational resources and opportunities for staff development.
  • Improved patient care by developing and implementing respiratory therapy protocols and procedures.
  • Enhanced staff efficiency by providing regular training sessions on latest respiratory therapy techniques.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in more efficient treatment administration for patients.
  • Maintained a safe and clean working environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and answering questions related to their respiratory treatments.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Optimized resource utilization, managing equipment inventory and maintenance schedules for maximum availability.

Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
02.2019 - 06.2022
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based respiratory therapy practices and protocols.
  • Streamlined clinical processes through the implementation of efficient protocols for respiratory care procedures.
  • Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
  • Kept abreast of industry advancements by attending continuing education courses, maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based practices.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.

Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Baptist Princeton Medical Center
04.2008 - 01.2019
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based respiratory therapy practices.
  • Streamlined workflow for the department by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Mentored junior therapists, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient treatment plans.
  • Reduced readmission rates by developing effective discharge planning strategies for respiratory patients.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of high-quality care and excellent communication skills.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines, maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting for all respiratory services.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.

Lead Respiratory Therapist/Supervisor

University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB
04.2009 - 02.2012
  • Accomplishments: Developed a ventilator weaning program for vent and trach patients effectively reducing ventilator days by 1.2 days, decreasing patient throughout times from the ICU to step down units resulting in a $1.6M cost savings for the organization
  • Enhanced charge capture efficiencies by greater than 90% through improved processes for billable services, which increased gross charges for the Respiratory Department by $503K.
  • Streamlined patient treatment plans by collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Improved department efficiency through the development of new processes and scheduling strategies.
  • Facilitated timely patient discharges by coordinating with physicians, nurses, and case managers.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards through regular audits and documentation reviews.
  • Streamlined department workflow, optimizing staff scheduling to ensure continuous coverage of all essential respiratory therapy services.
  • Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to foster a collaborative approach to patient care.
  • Managed budgetary responsibilities for the Respiratory Therapy Department, achieving cost savings while maintaining high-quality care standards.
  • Assisted in reducing hospital readmissions through proactive management of chronic respiratory conditions and thorough discharge education.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based respiratory therapy protocols and individualized treatment plans.

Education

Masters of Health Administration -

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS
06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
05.2007

Skills

  • Patient Safety
  • Acute Care
  • Critical Care
  • ABG Endorsed
  • Continuing Education
  • Academic Goals
  • Staff Training
  • Respiratory Care Planning
  • Pediatric Respiratory Care
  • Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Patient Education
  • Quality Improvement
  • Policy Development
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Oxygen Therapy Administration
  • Emergency Management
  • Ventilator Management
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Mechanical Ventilation Weaning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Team Leadership
  • Airway Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient Care Documentation
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Practice Improvement

Affiliations

  • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc

Additional Information

Fast Learner, Dependable, Team Player, etc

Hobbies & Interests

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Researching/Reading
  • Computers/Video Games

Timeline

Respiratory Educator

Regional One Health Medical Center
06.2022 - Current

Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
02.2019 - 06.2022

Lead Respiratory Therapist/Supervisor

University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB
04.2009 - 02.2012

Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Baptist Princeton Medical Center
04.2008 - 01.2019

Masters of Health Administration -

Capella University

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Coahoma Community College

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine

Jackson State University

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