Merline K. George
Houston,TX
Summary
Innovative Respiratory Care Educator with extensive experience in managing educational programs and developing training materials. Enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes through creative initiatives. Strong leader with proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Educator
UT MD Anderson
Houston, TX
03.2017 - Current
- Implemented innovative educational activities and developed resources that increased student engagement in learning.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress effectively.
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary projects to improve patient care and education outcomes.
- Participate in quality improvement projects
- Perform annual competencies for respiratory staff working in all areas of the hospital
- Create and maintain orientation material for interns, new employees, and current staff being trained in other areas of the hospital (i.e. ICU, Pediatrics and Charge).
- Use Kronos (scheduling platform) to organize orientee’s schedules and communicate to staff members creating daily work assignments
- Coach staff members found deviating from established policies & procedures
- Assist in managing employee files
- Provided support and guidance to patients and staff at the bedside
- Participated in initiatives that strengthened team collaboration and communication.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
05.2008 - 03.2017
Clinical Instructor
Houston Community College – Colman College
Houston, TX
08.2012 - 05.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX08-2008
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum design
- Program management
- Program oversight
- Quality improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Tool implementation
- Ongoing education
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Workforce management
- Safety protocols
- Coaching performance
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Leadership in education
- Organizational skills
- Online facilitation
- Presentation skills
- Talent acquisition
Certification
- Leading Self Discover Bundles 1,2, & 3 (UT MD Anderson)
- Leading Accelerate (UT MD Anderson)
- UT Health Educators Fellowship Program
- Coach2Lead (UT MD Anderson)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist with Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRT-ACCS)
- Licensed and registered in Texas with Texas Medical Board
- BLS, ACLS, PALS Certifications
Timeline
Respiratory Care Educator
UT MD Anderson
03.2017 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Houston Community College – Colman College
08.2012 - 05.2013
Registered Respiratory Therapist
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
05.2008 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
University of Texas Medical Branch