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Tabita Dill

Garland,TX

Summary

Clinical and Respiratory Education Specialist with extensive experience in Emergency Room (ER) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings, as well as pediatric home care. Expertise in mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and the management of complex respiratory conditions, focusing on individualized care plans, and interdisciplinary team collaboration. Demonstrated success in enhancing staff education, developing and implementing innovative respiratory care protocols, and improving patient outcomes in both critical care and home care environments. Proven ability to mentor and train healthcare professionals across diverse settings, driving excellence in clinical practice, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical and Respiratory Education Specialist

Pediatric Home Services
Dallas, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized patient care plans.
  • Implemented educational programs for staff members regarding new techniques and equipment used in respiratory therapy services.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Provided advanced training on the latest respiratory care technologies, such as high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV), and mechanical ventilation.
  • Acted as a clinical resource for complex respiratory cases, providing guidance on patient assessment, treatment strategies, and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment.

Director of Respiratory Therapy

NorthGate Rehab and Long-Term Facility
Dallas, TX
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Managed the recruitment, selection and training of respiratory therapists.
  • Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging, and labeling medications.
  • Mentored new hires and student respiratory therapists, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Provided patient and family education on respiratory care practices, home care management, and proper use of respiratory devices (e.g., CPAP, BiPAP, nebulizers).

Respiratory Specialist

Breath Of Life
Sherman, TX
12.2018 - 08.2021
  • Assessed patient's response to treatment, made necessary modifications, and documented all pertinent information in the medical record.
  • Reviewed charts of hospitalized patients prior to discharge for appropriateness of continued care at home or another facility setting.
  • Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
  • Cleaned airways using suctioning devices following established guidelines for infection control practices.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.

Respiratory Therapist

Lincare
Dallas, TX
07.2012 - 12.2018
  • Provided technical support to customers regarding troubleshooting issues with their DME equipment.
  • Performed daily maintenance of DME equipment, including calibrations and inspections.
  • Performed safety checks on all returned or exchanged devices to ensure that they met set standards.
  • Assisted in the setup, delivery, and installation of new DME equipment.
  • Trained patients on how to properly operate medical equipment.

Respiratory Therapist

CardioSom
Dallas, TX
08.2009 - 06.2012
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
  • Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
  • Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
  • Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.

Respiratory Therapist

Doctor's Hospital at White Rock Lake
Dallas, TX
05.2007 - 07.2009
  • Performed endotracheal intubation to secure airways for patients in respiratory distress.
  • Delivered emergency care, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation when necessary.
  • Administered advanced respiratory care, including mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, and nebulizer treatments, to critically ill patients in ER and ICU settings.
  • Monitored and adjusted ventilator settings in critically ill patients to ensure optimal oxygenation and ventilation, preventing complications like VAP (Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia).
  • Assisted with code blue emergencies, providing immediate support to stabilize patients with respiratory arrest or severe respiratory compromise.
  • Performed rapid assessments and initiated appropriate respiratory interventions for patients with acute respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, and trauma.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
01-2025

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

ATI
Dallas, TX
05-2007

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Respiratory therapy
  • Clinical education
  • Care planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Patient care management
  • Critical thinking
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Intubation
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Respiratory care protocols
  • Outpatient care
  • Equipment setup
  • Mechanical ventilation management

Timeline

Clinical and Respiratory Education Specialist

Pediatric Home Services
08.2023 - Current

Director of Respiratory Therapy

NorthGate Rehab and Long-Term Facility
09.2021 - 07.2022

Respiratory Specialist

Breath Of Life
12.2018 - 08.2021

Respiratory Therapist

Lincare
07.2012 - 12.2018

Respiratory Therapist

CardioSom
08.2009 - 06.2012

Respiratory Therapist

Doctor's Hospital at White Rock Lake
05.2007 - 07.2009

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Midwestern State University

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

ATI

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