Nathan Smith
Norman,OK
Summary
Seasoned respiratory therapist with several years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
AMG Specialty Hospital
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
04.2025 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with chronic respiratory disorders.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care and equipment usage.
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2010 - Current
- Supervised respiratory therapy staff to ensure compliance with treatment protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Trained new respiratory therapists on equipment and best practices.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapy as needed for optimal care.
- Conducted performance evaluations to support staff development and improvement.
- Distributed staff, assignments and resources to meet patient care needs in each unit, reduce overtime and cut costs.
- Provided supervision to Respiratory Therapy staff, including scheduling and evaluating performance.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient patient care delivery.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in the department.
- Trained new employees on proper respiratory therapy techniques.
- Managed inventory of respiratory therapy supplies and equipment efficiently.
- Preformed Pulmonary function testing from 2012-2015
Respiratory Therapy coordinator
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, Oklahoma
01.2005 - 04.2011
- Trained new respiratory therapists on equipment and best practices.
- Supervised respiratory therapy staff to ensure compliance with treatment protocols.
- Distributed staff, assignments and resources to meet patient care needs in each unit, reduce overtime and cut costs.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient patient care delivery.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rose State College
Midwest city, OK 08.2003 - 08.2005
Little Axe
Newalla, OKSkills
- Patient assessment
- Equipment management
- Treatment planning
- Pulmonary function testing
- Staff supervision
- Inventory control
- Performance evaluation
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Airway management
- Blood gas analysis
- Sleep disorder treatment
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator management
- Clinical leadership
- Equipment cleaning
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Oxygen therapy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Outpatient care
- Reporting and documentation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient needs assessment
- Emergency medical care
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Coaching and mentoring
- Equipment setup
- Pulse oximetry
- Spirometer reading
- Treatment administration
- Professional bedside manner
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Patient advocacy
- Diagnostic tools
- Mechanical ventilation management
- First aid and CPR
pulmonary function testing
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
AMG Specialty Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
09.2010 - Current
Respiratory Therapy coordinator
Norman Regional Hospital
01.2005 - 04.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rose State College
08.2003 - 08.2005
Little Axe
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