Staci S. Barksdale
Atlantic Beach
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist seeking a position in an established organization that allows for utilization of my experience, knowledge, skillset, and drive to succeed.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contractor Organ Procurement/Transplant Coordinator
PTC/RRT- Tempo Organ Procurement Professionals
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Coordinated patient assessments and transplant evaluations for optimal organ matching.
- Facilitated efficient organ allocation by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of UNOS policies and procedures.
- Enhanced transplant coordination by streamlining communication among multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated multi-organ transplants, effectively managing the unique challenges associated with these complex cases.
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
RRT- Wolfson Children Baptist
11.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Evaluated patient conditions and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to improve patient lung function.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
Transplant Coordinator Heart/Lung/Kidneys
TC/RRT- Buckeye Transplant Services
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Coordinated patient evaluations and transplant eligibility assessments ensuring compliance with medical protocols.
- Facilitated communication between multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and transplant procedures.
Organ Procurement Coordinator
OPC/RRT- Life Quest Organ Recovery Services
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Experience with NRP
- Coordinated organ recovery efforts to ensure timely and efficient donor management.
- Collaborated with medical staff to evaluate donor eligibility and optimize recovery protocols.
- Increased accuracy in matching organs to recipients by working closely with transplant centers and updating databases regularly.
- Enhanced organ procurement processes by streamlining communication channels between hospitals and organ donor registry.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, ensuring timely organ retrieval and transportation to designated facilities.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
RRT- UF Health Jacksonville
07.2016 - 05.2024
- Trauma/Neuro ICU
- CVICU
- ECMO
- Floor Therapy
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
RRT- Ochsner Medical Center
03.2014 - 12.2015
- ICU
- ER
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
RRT- Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital
07.2011 - 05.2015
- Floor Therapy
- Critical Care
- Educated patients and families on respiratory therapy techniques and equipment usage.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance departmental efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
RRT- Baptist Medical Center
08.2008 - 06.2011
- EKG
- Floor Therapy
- Emergency Department
- Critical Care
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
RRT- Mayo Foundation Hospital
10.1997 - 05.2008
- Critical Care
- Secretary
- Patient Care Tech
- Transplants
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Florida State College
Jacksonville, Fl.05.1999
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Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, La.01.1996
Skills
- Healthcare regulations
- Cross-functional coordination
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
Certification
- National Board for Respiratory Care Inc., Olathe, KS
- Certified Respiratory Therapist, 1999-05
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, 2004-12
- American Heart Association, BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program, expires 2027-10
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
RRT- Wolfson Children Baptist
11.2025 - Current
Contractor Organ Procurement/Transplant Coordinator
PTC/RRT- Tempo Organ Procurement Professionals
08.2023 - 08.2025
Transplant Coordinator Heart/Lung/Kidneys
TC/RRT- Buckeye Transplant Services
11.2022 - 02.2023
Organ Procurement Coordinator
OPC/RRT- Life Quest Organ Recovery Services
01.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
RRT- UF Health Jacksonville
07.2016 - 05.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
RRT- Ochsner Medical Center
03.2014 - 12.2015
Registered Respiratory Therapist
RRT- Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital
07.2011 - 05.2015
Registered Respiratory Therapist
RRT- Baptist Medical Center
08.2008 - 06.2011
Registered Respiratory Therapist
RRT- Mayo Foundation Hospital
10.1997 - 05.2008
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Southeastern Louisiana University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Florida State College