Richard Wright
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
California State Board Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, CCRT, with over 21 years of experience delivering high-quality respiratory care to Adult and Children patient populations. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding RT teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving patient satisfaction and continuously driving wide-spread healthcare system initiatives.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff NICU RCP
Marian Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Clinical Supervisor, Respiratory Therapist
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
06.2007 - Current
- Direct and manage a 24-person team of clinical Respiratory Therapy personnel.
- Provided routine management and emergency response in Adult ICU, ER, Level III Trauma unit, Level III NICU, NICU Transport team, Acute Pediatric unit.
- Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Assigned staff to meet patient care needs and address productivity standards, while adjusting for census, skill mix and sick calls.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed.
Primary NICU Respiratory Therapist
Kaweah Delta Regional Medical Center
09.2004 - 06.2007
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines for a new level II NICU.
- Attended high risk deliveries in a large L&D unit. Intubated critically ill premature newborns, administration of surfactant therapy and ventilator management in NICU.
- Evaluated and treated pediatric patient population presenting with many forms of respiratory illness.
Staff Respiratory Therapist, NICU/PICU
Valley Children's Hospital
03.2002 - 09.2004
- Delivered airway management and ventilator support of children with endotracheal tubes and long term patients with tracheostomy tubes. Intubation and extubation skills.
- Surfactant therapy administration of extremely premature infants
- Participated in newborn and pediatric resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Hoag Hospital Foundation
06.1980 - 08.1985
- Delivery of current forms of respiratory therapy
- Critical Care Therapist in ICU, CCU, Open Heart program, level II NICU
- Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation
RCP III
French Hispital Medical Center
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA1980
Skills
- Airway and Ventilator care
- Treatment of acute and chronic respiratory conditions
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certification NRP Instructor for 10 years
- Neonatal and Pediatric specialist
- ER and Trauma experience
- Labor and Delivery experience
- Interpersonal skills
- Sound decision-making
Affiliations
- Active outdoor and health enthusiast
- Active volunteer and coach for Special Olympics
- Enjoy playing guitar and singing with church.
- Local community theater participant
Timeline
Staff NICU RCP
Marian Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Clinical Supervisor, Respiratory Therapist
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
06.2007 - Current
Primary NICU Respiratory Therapist
Kaweah Delta Regional Medical Center
09.2004 - 06.2007
Staff Respiratory Therapist, NICU/PICU
Valley Children's Hospital
03.2002 - 09.2004
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Hoag Hospital Foundation
06.1980 - 08.1985
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Victor Valley College
RCP III
French Hispital Medical Center
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