RACHAEL WALTHALL
Missouri City,Tx
Summary
Experienced with supervisory requirements including payroll duties, scheduling shift assignments, maintaining attendance records, coaching and guiding employees. Experienced with documentation and maintenance of employee records, accomplished in employee evaluations. JCAHO and CAP accreditation experienced. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Meditech, Epic, and Cerner hospital computerized documentation. Educated on EEOC guidelines, OSHA regulations, and multiple hospital policy and procedure enforcements. Experienced in training and education of students and employees, ensuring and maintaining all hospital clinical documentation and standards Registered Respiratory Therapist Highly skilled career professional with more than 20 years of experience in acute care, supervision, home health, and specialty hospital environment Established in neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient support including patient assessment, ventilator management and protocols. Caring Respiratory Therapist with 9 months of experience with student instruction. Proficient in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty Instructor
PIMA Medical Institute
01.2021 - Current
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Staff Therapist
Memorial Hermann Southwest
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Charge Therapist/Staff Therapist
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Performed annual evaluations and reviews for large staff of employees.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Staff Therapist/Supervisor
University Medical Center
Lubbock, Texas
01.2002 - 01.2011
- Performed annual evaluations and reviews for large staff of employees.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
South Plains College
2002
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Education, Human Resource Management
Wayland Baptist University
2008
Skills
- Test and Assignment Evaluation
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Instructional Strategies
- Online Teaching
- Learning Assessments
- Demonstration Skills
- Interactive Media
- Classroom Instruction
Additional Information
- Respiratory Therapist 2003-current
- RCP License, State of Texas 2002-current
Affiliations
American Association for Respiratory Care 2018
Texas Society for Respiratory Care 2000 – 2010
Certifications
RCP license number RCP00066395 Exp 5/31/2024
RRT license number 83880 Exp 1/31/2023
NRP Exp 12/2023
BLS Instructor Exp 4/7/2022
PALS Exp 01/2024
Timeline
Faculty Instructor
PIMA Medical Institute
01.2021 - Current
Staff Therapist
Memorial Hermann Southwest
01.2020 - 01.2022
Charge Therapist/Staff Therapist
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
01.2015 - 01.2019
Staff Therapist/Supervisor
University Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
South Plains College
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Education, Human Resource Management
Wayland Baptist University
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