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Iris Boyd-Russell

Respiratory Therapy Practitioner
Dallas,TX

Summary

With a proven track record at Bothwell Regional Health Center, I excel in patient safety and ethical practice, enhancing treatment outcomes through innovative care plans. My expertise spans pediatrics to geriatrics, significantly improving patient well-being. Skilled in intubation and surfactant administration, my approach combines technical proficiency with compassionate bedside manner, achieving notable patient satisfaction. Compassionate healthcare professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient diagnosis, treatment plan development, and medical research. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving, ensuring optimal patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Why do I continue to strive to be employed within the heathcare industry is to maintain my clinical skills which are intended for the sole purpose of human physical improvement.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Dockworker

The Bon Ton Stores
Camillus, NY
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.

Voting System specialist

Syracuse Board of Elections
Syracuse, NY
  • Provided faculty and staff with security software and network configuration support.
  • Documented support procedures, processes and solutions in centralized systems, enabling user self-service.
  • Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
  • Performed network security design and integration duties.

Crew Member

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and setting techniques.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
  • Took orders, prepared court for play , and collected covid ID

Account Clerk

Syracuse Department of Finance
Syracuse, NY
  • Maintained accounting, budgetary, personnel, cost, purchasing and other records as required.
  • Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
  • Kept time records, conducted payroll audits and drafted detailed documents and reports.
  • Input financial data and produced reports

Account Clerk

Syracuse School District
Syracuse, NY
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Worked with vendors and management to resolve issues quickly.
  • Input financial data and produced reports .
  • Examined documents for accuracy, legality and compliance with pertinent regulations.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.

Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Of Dallas
Dallas, TX
08.1995 - 12.1995
  • Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
  • Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
  • Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Reference: Sherry Callicutt, Armando

Respirpatory Therapist

Health South Rehab
Carrollton, TX
08.1992 - 12.1995
  • Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
  • Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
  • Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
  • Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
  • Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.

Reference: Carla Roberson

Respiratory Therapy Practitoner

Bothwell Regional Health Center
Sedalia, Missouri
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Met with patients to discuss needs, conduct tests and evaluate clinical presentations.
  • Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and strategies for improvement.
  • Maintained accurate and thorough patient charts in accordance with legal and clinical standards.
  • Diagnosed patients and administered medications on strict schedules.
  • Encouraged clients to utilize positive coping mechanisms such as mindfulness exercises, relaxation techniques or physical activity.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress, therapeutic interventions and outcomes.
  • Improved patients' well-being by advising on medical and lifestyle issues impacting current health.

Reference: Sanda Stephens, Jenny Force,Todd Human contact:(606)826-8888

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Health Force
Coldspring, KY
03.2007 - 04.2007
  • Travelled to various healthcare facilities to provide respiratory therapy services when needed.
  • Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Assisted other ancillary staff during the hospitals strike time

Reference: Charlotte M, Sugar A contact:(660)826-6000

Night Shift Respiratory Manager

Southern Regional Medical Center
Riverdale , GA
10.2003 - 03.2004
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
  • Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Ensured adherence to all applicable regulatory standards including Joint Commission, OSHA, HIPAA.
  • Provided EKG services
  • Attended staff meetings as required

Reference: Jack Wooten, Sharon Stuart, Issac Davis, June Blanche, Phillip C.Pope, Claudette Watson. contact:(770)991-8000

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
08.2002 - 07.2003
  • Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
  • Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members concerning the health status of the patient.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.

Reference: Marjorie Horkansen, Jim Galvin contact:(404)771-2000

Student Respiratory Therapist

Excel Staffing Inc
Tyler, TX
08.2001 - 12.2001
  • Administered aerosolized medications and other treatments via nebulizers or inhalers to improve patient's breathing patterns.
  • Incentive Spirometry, handheld nebulizer treatments,oxygen therapy,chest physiotherapy including clinical assessment and evaluation

Reference: Kevin "Fly" Hill owner

Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist

Children's Medical Center Dallas
Dallas, TX
08.1997 - 12.1999
  • Assisted in conscious sedation procedures
  • Provided lung conditioning exercises to ECMO patients
  • Respiratory Therapy week committee member
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support instructor
  • NALS, PALS, and NRP completion.
  • Voss class completion including all anatomy line placement
  • Provided emergency care to critically ill infants or children suffering from acute life-threatening conditions due to cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
  • Assisted with intubations when necessary for pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia or sedation procedures.
  • Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.

References: Susan Ballard, Brad Dow, Stella Sams,Sandra McDermott, Dr. Fran Morris, Dr. Peter Luckett, Dr. Lawrence Lequire, Cynthia Haley. Contact:(214)465-2000

Neonatal Transport Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Medical Center of Dallas
Dallas, TX
08.1995 - 12.1997
  • Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.
  • Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
  • Completion of neonatal transport team training, including intubation training.

References: Dr. Allan Klein, Dr. Laos, Dr. Harold Kolni, Sherry Baker, Lance Kendrick, Marcus Jackson. contact: (214)947-8181

Student Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas, TX
08.1988 - 05.1993
  • Instructed patients on correct use of respiratory equipment.
  • Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress and observed changes in symptoms for evaluation purposes.
  • Disinfected respiratory equipment to minimize potential cross-contamination.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of therapy programs by measuring vital signs before and after treatment sessions.
  • Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
  • Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials like oxygen tanks or chemical agents used for aerosol treatments.
  • Performed clinical assessments and interventions on patients with respiratory diseases under the supervision of senior therapists.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Administered small volume nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Participated in RSV research study collecting specimen samples and data

Reference: Jackie Boyington, Lisa Vaughn, Gwen Miles, Andrew Wigham, Charlotte Gomer, Tanya Truitt, Kandi Korte-Kidd, Ken Hawkins, Glen Montoya, and Brenda Thomas. contact: (214)590-8000

Education

Associate of Arts -

Bryant And Stratton College
Syracuse, NY
08-2012

Associate of Arts -

Tyler Junior College
Tyler
12-2001

High School Diploma -

Paul H. Pewitt Highschool
Omaha, TX
05-1983

Skills

  • Test skill
  • Treatment administration
  • Patient safety
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Health risk assessments
  • Ethical practice
  • Primary care
  • Treatment plan development
  • Pediatrics
  • Medication administration
  • Physical examination
  • Intubation
  • Bedside manner
  • Surfactant administration

Work History

O-T-R driver

Covenant Transport
Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
  • Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles.
  • Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.

Timeline

Respiratory Therapy Practitoner

Bothwell Regional Health Center
05.2023 - 08.2023

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Health Force
03.2007 - 04.2007

Night Shift Respiratory Manager

Southern Regional Medical Center
10.2003 - 03.2004

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Emory University Hospital
08.2002 - 07.2003

Student Respiratory Therapist

Excel Staffing Inc
08.2001 - 12.2001

Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist

Children's Medical Center Dallas
08.1997 - 12.1999

Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Of Dallas
08.1995 - 12.1995

Neonatal Transport Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Medical Center of Dallas
08.1995 - 12.1997

Respirpatory Therapist

Health South Rehab
08.1992 - 12.1995

Student Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Parkland Memorial Hospital
08.1988 - 05.1993

Dockworker

The Bon Ton Stores

Voting System specialist

Syracuse Board of Elections

Crew Member

Syracuse University

Account Clerk

Syracuse Department of Finance

Account Clerk

Syracuse School District

Associate of Arts -

Bryant And Stratton College

Associate of Arts -

Tyler Junior College

High School Diploma -

Paul H. Pewitt Highschool
Iris Boyd-RussellRespiratory Therapy Practitioner