Robert Thomas
Ripley,WV
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 42 years of experience in hospital settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes in all adult areas of hospital healthcare settings.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Erlanger Health System
Chattanooga, TN
12.2002 - 09.2025
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Trained junior therapists on equipment operation, safety procedures, and best practices in patient care.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment regimens based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatment options for enhanced understanding.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive respiratory therapy treatments and assessments.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by accurately documenting all therapeutic interventions according to facility policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication management for patients requiring aerosolized drug therapies or bronchodilator treatments.
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Parkridge Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
10.1994 - 12.2002
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with diverse pulmonary conditions.
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Orange Park Medical
Orange Park, FL
08.1988 - 10.1994
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with diverse pulmonary conditions.
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
12.1984 - 08.1988
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with diverse pulmonary conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Therapy Institute
Jacksonville, FL11-1984
Skills
- Respiratory therapy
- Patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist N.B.R.C. #25123
- Licensed - State of West Virginia#LRT3031
- State of Tennessee RRT #1782
Timeline
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Erlanger Health System
12.2002 - 09.2025
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Parkridge Medical Center
10.1994 - 12.2002
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Orange Park Medical
08.1988 - 10.1994
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
12.1984 - 08.1988
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Therapy Institute