Ralph Cade
Dallas
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Children's Medical Center Dallas, specializing in pediatric critical care. Expert in ventilator management and ECMO equipment maintenance, I excel in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient assessment. Proven track record in initiating cardiopulmonary bypass and contributing to clinical research, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Medical Center Dallas
01.1997 - 07.2022
- Administered respiratory therapies and interventions to pediatric patients in critical care environments.
- Monitored and evaluated patient responses to therapy, adjusting treatments as necessary.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Initiated cardiopulmonary bypass on critically ill pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to safely initiate therapy.
- Maintain ECMO equipment, and perform quality control.
- Participated in multiple clinical research projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Medicine
LSU School of Allied Health
Shreveport, LA08-1992
Skills
- Respiratory therapy
- Ventilator management
- Patient assessment
- Pediatric critical care
- ECMO equipment maintenance
- Proficient in managing cardiopulmonary bypass systems
- Clinical research participation
- Interdisciplinary cooperation
- Quality assurance processes
- Emergency response protocols
- Treatment plan development
- Emergency response strategies
- Setup and calibration of equipment
Accomplishments
- Identified source of ECMO circuit infection which lead to decrease in blood borne infection.
- Achieved reduction in time to initiate emergency ECMO therapy through staff education, simulation training, continuing education.
- Presented research to multidisciplinary conferences
- Authored policy and procedure manuals for ventilator use
Affiliations
- National Board of Respiratory Care
- American Associate Respiratory Care
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Medical Center Dallas
01.1997 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Medicine
LSU School of Allied Health