Tamia Boyce
Lebanon,Tennessee
Summary
I am confident in being hardworking and dependable, offering almost six years of experience working with children and adults. Offer great communication and relationship building abilities. Focusing on being a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Centennial Medical Health Center
Nashville, TN
12.2021 - Current
- Kept equipment safe and efficient with regular inspections, cleaning, and maintenance.
- Read physician orders to determine treatment requirements, including therapy type, method, and duration.
- Established appropriate treatment modalities by reviewing patient health histories and discussing needs and treatment options.
- Volunteered shared staffing for Pediatric Department at Centennial Medical.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Respiratory Therapist
Sumner Regional Medical
Gallatin, TN
07.2025 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and administered respiratory therapy treatments to manage chronic and acute respiratory conditions effectively.
- Evaluated and recorded patients' vital signs and oxygen saturation levels to facilitate appropriate medical interventions.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients and families to enhance understanding of respiratory care practices and equipment operation.
- Facilitated collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to design comprehensive care plans.
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in patient care delivery workflows.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
Respiratory Therapist
Select Medical
Nashville, TN
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure equipment.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
Graduate Respiratory Therapist (GRT) Position
Vanderbilt Medical University
Nashville, TN
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Delivered exceptional guest relations by welcoming visitors warmly and offering immediate assistance.
- Monitored and evaluated therapy outcomes and progress, suggesting actionable alternatives when appropriate.
- Met patients' individualized needs, assessing for appropriate treatment type and frequency.
- Assessed patient conditions and responses to treatments based on intake information and equipment readings.
- Read physician orders to determine treatment requirements, including therapy type, method, and duration.
- Evaluated diagnosis to develop appropriate care plan and adjusted accommodate progress and challenges.
- Kept equipment safe and efficient with regular inspections, cleaning, and maintenance.
Certified Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor
Metro Parks and Recreation
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Administered first aid according to procedures and notified emergency medical personnel when necessary.
- Enforced rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
- Taught water safety to individuals and groups of swimmers.
- Safeguarded lives of members and patrons with careful attention to pool activities.
- Avoided critical events by attentively tracking swimmers and identifying risky behaviors.
- Rescued distressed participants with quick response and emergency care.
- Responded immediately to water emergencies such as injuries and struggling swimmers.
- Educated students on correct form and important safety behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Science Cardiorespiratory Care Science - Respiratory Science
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2021
Skills
- Adaptive to any ICU unit/ float
- Customer service advocate
- Ethical communication skills
- Manage mechanical ventilation support
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Punctual time management
- Arterial puncture and blood gas analysis
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Sumner Regional Medical
07.2025 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Select Medical
01.2023 - 06.2025
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Centennial Medical Health Center
12.2021 - Current
Graduate Respiratory Therapist (GRT) Position
Vanderbilt Medical University
02.2021 - 10.2021
Certified Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor
Metro Parks and Recreation
12.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science Cardiorespiratory Care Science - Respiratory Science
Tennessee State University
Certifications
- CRT
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
- S.T.A.B.L.E