Jayme Riggins
Medical Field
Lubbock,TX
Summary
. Attentive ,compassionate and driven professional with 21 years of vast experience in the medical field. Competent in a multitude of diagnostic procedures. Excellent problem solving and communication skills. Passionate about teaching and learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Moore County Hospital District
02.2014 - 12.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based respiratory therapy practices and protocols.
- Developed and managed a high-performing respiratory therapy team to provide exceptional patient care.
- Streamlined department operations by identifying areas for improvement and implementing efficient processes.
- Enhanced staff competency through ongoing training, education, and professional development programs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex respiratory needs.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient satisfaction and reducing readmissions related to respiratory issues.
- Managed ventilator weaning protocols to reduce ICU length of stay while maintaining the highest standard of patient safety.
- Established strong relationships with referring physicians, fostering collaboration in the management of respiratory patients across various clinical settings.
- Served as a subject matter expert within the organization on matters related to pulmonary function testing, sleep studies, stress testing, holter monitoring, ekg procedures, and ABG/ABG lab regulations.
- Mentored junior staff members in clinical skills development and career progression opportunities within the field of respiratory therapy.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication among team members about best practices, process improvements, and lessons learned from critical incidents or adverse events.
- Analyzed and reported on key departmental metrics to hospital leadership, demonstrating the impact of the respiratory therapy services on overall patient care quality and outcomes.
- Provided clinical consultation to physicians and staff nurses on respiratory therapy interventions and treatments for discharge.
- Maintained and initiated communication and collaboration with physicians, care team leaders and staff nurses to develop, implement and evaluate plans of care for each patient.
- Oversaw cleaning, calibration and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment.
- Accomplished respiratory therapy services goals by interviewing, hiring and training new staff and communicating and enforcing rules and regulations.
- Initiated organizational techniques to improve respiratory therapy services outcomes and developed information, strategies and changes for overall department direction.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Moore County Hospital District
02.2002 - 02.2014
- Proficient in administering various respiratory treatments and therapies.
- Skilled in assessing patient conditions and recommending appropriate respiratory interventions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills,working effectively with patients, families, nursing units, and physicians.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure clear communication of treatment plans.
- Assisted in the development of clinical protocols for the management of various respiratory conditions.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
BSA Hospital
06.2000 - 01.2002
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXBachelor of Science - Health Administration
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX2021
Skills
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Budget Management
- Decision Making
- Continuous Education
- Patient Care Coordination
- Effective Communication
- Regulatory Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
Certifications and Committees
- NBRC Board Registered Respiratory Therapist
- NRP
- BLS
- ACLS INSTRUCTOR since 2014
- Code Blue Review Committee : chairman
- Trauma ICU Committee
- Physician Interrelationship Committee
- Board Quality Improvement Committee
Quote
Spread Love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.
Mother Teresa
Timeline
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Moore County Hospital District
02.2014 - 12.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Moore County Hospital District
02.2002 - 02.2014
Registered Respiratory Therapist
BSA Hospital
06.2000 - 01.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Amarillo College
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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