James Phillips
Moravian Falls,North Carolina
Summary
Resourceful System Administrator consistently responds to wide range of technical challenges with focused and creative approach. Highly effective at problem solving and decision making. 37 years of progressive Respiratory and Critical Care experience. My passion for teamwork and patient care outcomes are always a priority.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
System Director of Cardio-Pulmonary Services
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
01.2018 - Current
- Administrative management of Cardio-Pulmonary Services for a 3 hospital system
- Planned and implemented and Lung Nodule program to include Philips LungGPS and Medtronic Illumisite navigational Bronchoscopy systems
Administrator of Pulmonary Service Line
Catawba Valley Health System
01.1992 - 11.2017
- Administrative management of the Pulmonary Service Line that included 13 departments and service areas
- Planned and implemented and managed the regions only Infant/Pediatric Critical Care Transport Service
- Planned and implemented a successful lung nodule program
- Planned and implemented a core staffed bronchoscopy team of Respiratory Therapists to assist in all bronchoscopy procedures
- Planned and implemented the Center for Women and Children's new 4 story tower which included a new 18 bed LDRP and 40 bed level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Wake Forest Baptist Health
01.1989 - 12.1991
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care Technology
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NCAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Tri County Community College
Murphy, NCSkills
- Strategic Vision
- New Technology Integration
- Process Definition and Enhancement
- Customer Service
- Infrastructure Planning
- Business Growth
- Hospital Operations
- Strategic Development
- Project Leadership
- Administrative Oversight
- Patient Safety
- Performance Improvement
- Marketing Leadership
Timeline
System Director of Cardio-Pulmonary Services
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
01.2018 - Current
Administrator of Pulmonary Service Line
Catawba Valley Health System
01.1992 - 11.2017
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Wake Forest Baptist Health
01.1989 - 12.1991
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care Technology
Forsyth Technical Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Tri County Community College
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