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RAY JAZAYERI

Aventura,FL

Summary

Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 10 plus-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional with diverse expertise paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Extremely competent in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.

Overview

30
years of professional experience

Work History

HCA Aventura

Registered Respiratory Therapist
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management, intubations, and extubations.
  • 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 adult patients.
  • 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.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
  • Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Unity Health And Rehabilitation

Registered Respiratory Therapist
07.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Directed and Managed the new ventilator unit
  • Trained other staff on the management of patient care with ventilator needs and appropriate documentation
  • 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 adult patients
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
  • Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
  • Operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as 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.

Blue TelePsych Urgent Care, PLLC

Director of Operations
01.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Practice management operations: Ensuing compliance, overseeing claims/billing, managing budgets, developing policies to maximize performance, fostering positive work culture, implementing integrative care to address physical and mental aspect of patient needs.

New Hanover CO

Director of Strategic Inmate Management
01.2015 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Financial Management: Conducted comprehensive policy analyses using financial, statistical, demographic, and clinical data to achieve a 20% reduction in population recidivism, resulting in cost savings of $5.4M within a 5-year period
  • Population Management: Fast-tracked fair and effective management initiatives to reduce over population of the detention center by 2,496 individuals within 5-years across all ethnic groups
  • Team Management: Identified team members' needs and restructured resources and assignments, triggering an increase in retention by 25%. Collaborated as a liaison with community-based leaders, judicial system, Department of Correction and Youth Services, Parole Board, Probation Services, and the county's Sheriff's Office to improve justice reform, reduce disparities, and enhance cultural competence
  • Human Resources: Aligned human resources' policies with values to promote a positive culture, empowering a team to make sound judgments in critical moments
    Risk Management: Established and refined a clinical risk management program in partnership with the New Hanover County District Attorney's Office, responsible in a net savings of $1.7M in the county's budget over 5-years
  • Communication Management: Collaborated and communicated with County offices, local agencies, and community groups to promote public health messages and provide services to detainees and their families

Ames Medical Group, LLC

Clinical Manager
01.2007 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • 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 participants, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
  • Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
  • Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
  • Selected, promoted and terminated staff members.

Senior Homecare Inc

Regional Clinical Manager-RRT
01.2000 - 01.2007

Job overview

  • Maintained direct patient care responsibilities while providing operational management, therapists coordination, quality assurance, physician collaboration, education and training, compliance and safety to reduce turnover rate by 75% within the first two years.

Apria Health Care Inc

Respiratory Therapy Supervisor-RRT
01.1998 - 01.2000

Job overview

  • Oversaw 10 respiratory therapists, ensured compliance, maintained inventory, provided patient assessments and treatments, collaborated with healthcare professionals, implemented and monitored care plans, educated patients and families, and maintained accurate records as a Respiratory Therapy Supervisor for a national home care respiratory therapy company.

Borgess Hospital

Charge Respiratory Therapist-RRT
01.1996 - 01.1998

Job overview

  • Monitored and led 25 respiratory therapists during the night shift in a 550 unit hospital serving adult and pediatric patients, coordinated patient care, administered respiratory therapy treatments, staffed ER, managed ventilators, and participated in quality improvement initiatives.

Memorial Hospital

Staff Respiratory Therapist-RRT
01.1994 - 01.1996

Job overview

  • Responded to emergencies as a Staff Respiratory Therapist
  • Monitored and operated ventilators in adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care units
  • Monitored patients, maintained records.

Education

American Heart Association

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (current)

American Heart Association

Basic Life Support (current)

NC Department of Justice

NC Sheriff's Training/Standards (deputy sheriff)

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science from Health Administration
03.2020

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI

Associate of Science from Cardiopulmonary Technology
08.1994

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Science from Business Communications
12.1992

Skills

  • Respiratory Equipment Setup
  • Patient Care Documentation
  • Outpatient Care
  • Care Plan Management
  • Patient Education
  • Team Collaboration
  • Physical Assessments
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Safety Protocols and Procedures
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Volunteer Experience

Teaching respiratory therapy skills to medical students, University of Medical Health and Sciences, 2022

Additional Information

Current Active Licenses:

Registered Respiratory License in Florida

Registered Respiratory License in Georgia

Registered Respiratory License in Maine


Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

HCA Aventura
09.2023 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Unity Health And Rehabilitation
07.2023 - Current

Director of Operations

Blue TelePsych Urgent Care, PLLC
01.2022 - 01.2023

Director of Strategic Inmate Management

New Hanover CO
01.2015 - 03.2022

Clinical Manager

Ames Medical Group, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2015

Regional Clinical Manager-RRT

Senior Homecare Inc
01.2000 - 01.2007

Respiratory Therapy Supervisor-RRT

Apria Health Care Inc
01.1998 - 01.2000

Charge Respiratory Therapist-RRT

Borgess Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1998

Staff Respiratory Therapist-RRT

Memorial Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1996

American Heart Association

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (current)

American Heart Association

Basic Life Support (current)

NC Department of Justice

NC Sheriff's Training/Standards (deputy sheriff)

Capella University

Master of Science from Health Administration

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Associate of Science from Cardiopulmonary Technology

Western Michigan University

Bachelor of Science from Business Communications

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