Jimmy R. Wambles
Columbus,Ga
Summary
I am an experienced Respiratory Therapist with the desire to obtain a position to utilize skills as a clinician and patient educator. Most recently holding positions in DME sales, respiratory homecare services and subacute long-term care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
River Towne Center
12.2022 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Clinical Sales Representative / Respiratory Therapist
AeroCare
02.2020 - Current
- Called on area hospitals, physicians office, clinics, sleep lab to educate providers and staff on services and equipment provided by AeroCare
- Maintain a positive relationship with referral sources in Phenix City and Columbus area.
- Provide clinical assessments, patient education, and clinical visits to patients with End Stage COPD, Respiratory Failure, and ALS
- Educate on use of Ventilators and supporting Respiratory Therapy equipment and supplies including Oxygen, Cpap/Bipap respiratory medications.
Clinical Sales Representative / Respiratory Therapist
AeroCare
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted Respiratory Therapists with training within Clinical Ventilator Department in Homecare/DME to establish home ventilator program throughout AeroCare locations in Iowa.
- Maintain employee assignments of patients, function as departmental clinical reference for problem solving, prioritize patient setups and visits, and protocol management.
- Order ventilator inventory and supplies within department demand and budget.
- Provide clinical assessments, patient education, and clinical visits to patients with End Stage COPD, Respiratory Failure, and ALS
- Educate on use of Ventilators and supporting Respiratory Therapy equipment and supplies such as tracheostomy care, Cough Assist, and Cardiopulmonary Toileting Vest for patients, family members, and caregivers.
- Established and maintain relationships with referral sources such as Physician offices and Hospitals, while serving as clinical resource to decrease hospital admissions and growth of NIV program.
Clinical Ventilator Specialist Supervisor
AeroCare
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Manage Respiratory Therapists within Clinical Ventilator Department in area of Homecare/DME
- Maintain employee assignments of patients, function as a departmental clinical reference for problem solving, prioritize patient setups and visits, and protocol management.
- Provide clinical assessments, patient education, and clinical visits to patients with End Stage COPD, Respiratory Failure, and ALS
- Educate on use of Ventilators and supporting Respiratory Therapy equipment and supplies such as tracheostomy care, Cough Assist, and Cardiopulmonary Toileting Vest for patients, family members, and caregivers.
- Maintain positive relationships with referral sources such as Physician offices and Hospitals, while serving as clinical resource to decrease hospital admissions.
Hospice Account Specialist/ Respiratory Therapist
Hospice Care Options, D&B Homecare
03.2014 - 07.2017
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Respiratory Therapist
SleepMed Therapy Services
09.2010 - 01.2014
- In acute care, LTAC and subacute settings providing patient assessments, oxygen, aerosol, ventilator, arterial blood gases, trach care, invasive /non-invasive ventilation, and other critical care services to patients., Performed outsides sales and marketing as the Account Manager for the North Georgia territory by marketing to area sleep labs and physician offices
- Completed patient CPAP/ BIPAP setup, education, and supply dispensing
- Followed up on patient progress and monitored compliance and adherence to therapy.
Director of Sales
Access Homecare Services Inc
11.2008 - 09.2010
- Attracted sales to the company as Lead Director of Sales to provide DME and clinical services.
- Marketed and developed relationships with Pulmonologist, local hospitals and other referral sources.
- Educated and patient qualifications and diagnoses to provide DME and for patients.
- Acquired exceptional number of sales calls to maintain goals and company revenue.
Education
Respiratory Therapy Technology/ CRT
Pensacola Junior College
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Patient Care Documentation
- Arterial Punctures
- Oxygen Therapy
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Therapeutic Gas Administration Apparatus
- Pulse Oximetry
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- Airway Management
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- BCLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
River Towne Center
12.2022 - Current
Clinical Sales Representative / Respiratory Therapist
AeroCare
02.2020 - Current
Clinical Sales Representative / Respiratory Therapist
AeroCare
02.2018 - 02.2020
Clinical Ventilator Specialist Supervisor
AeroCare
07.2016 - 02.2018
Hospice Account Specialist/ Respiratory Therapist
Hospice Care Options, D&B Homecare
03.2014 - 07.2017
Respiratory Therapist
SleepMed Therapy Services
09.2010 - 01.2014
Director of Sales
Access Homecare Services Inc
11.2008 - 09.2010
Respiratory Therapy Technology/ CRT
Pensacola Junior College
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