Matthew Thomas
Cumberland,Maryland
Summary
Multitasking Clinic Supervisor with a background ensuring courteous service to patients. Detail-oriented professional with exemplary skills in delegating tasks, issue resolution and leading by example. Offering proactive planning and organizational talents.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Manager Respiratory Therapy
Valley Health-Hampshire Memorial Hospital
05.2011 - Current
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Handled job duties for staff members which were unavailable or out of office.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Reviewed operational policies and recommended solutions and change to medical director.
- Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management, and competency improvement.
- Reviewed financial resources and prepared reports showing resource allocations.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
04.2008 - 05.2011
- 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.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WVU Hospitals
08.2002 - 03.2008
- 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.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- 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.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mon General Hospital
08.1992 - 07.2002
- 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.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Respiratory Therapy
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05.1992
High School Diploma -
Fort Hill High School
Cumberland, MD05.1988
Skills
- Unit Leadership
- Employee Issue Resolution
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Case Management
- Staff Guidance
- Team Meetings
- Direct Patient Care
- Inventory Management
- Onboarding and Coaching
- Team Management
- Continuous Improvements
- Good Clinical Practice
Accomplishments
Lean Six Sigma Trained
Highest Employee Satisfaction all years as manager
Given Surgical Services Manager 2023
Implemented Nuclear Stress Testing 2018
Awarded Service Excellence
Implemented Respiratory Care Assess and Treat Protocol
Certification
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist from NBRC
ACLS
Lean Certificate
Timeline
Clinical Manager Respiratory Therapy
Valley Health-Hampshire Memorial Hospital
05.2011 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
04.2008 - 05.2011
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WVU Hospitals
08.2002 - 03.2008
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mon General Hospital
08.1992 - 07.2002
Associate of Arts - Respiratory Therapy
Allegany College of Maryland
High School Diploma -
Fort Hill High School
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist from NBRC
ACLS
Lean Certificate
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