Tammie Jones
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Respiratory Therapy Director of Clinical Education ensures the availability of clinical sites for the educational experience of the Respiratory Therapy students. The Director of Clinical Education is responsible for preparing the students for their clinical rotation with lab practice, classroom lectures, and scheduling of physicals, background checks, and drug testing required for clinical placement. A perceptive educator with a solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during
22-year career. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting the needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with a decisive approach to solving operational problems.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
STEM Instructor
KUMC ACADEMY K-12 Initiative
08.2007 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Develop and Teach STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) curriculum
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop the skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Respiratory Therapy Director of Clinical Education
Kansas City Kansas Community College
08.2001 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with interprofessional teams to design integrated curricula that prepared graduates for collaborative practice in dynamic healthcare settings.
- Enhanced clinical education quality by implementing evidence-based teaching methodologies and innovative technologies.
- Improved accreditation outcomes by leading efforts to align curricula with national standards and best practices in clinical education.
- Participated in 2 successful Respiratory Care site visits from the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaborations between departments for enhanced educational experiences that reflected real-world healthcare environments.
- Incorporated simulation technology into course offerings to better prepare students for clinical practice challenges they would encounter in their careers.
- Taught several didactic and clinical courses.
- Developed and provided preceptor training for clinical affiliates.
- Reviewed and maintained students’ records related to immunizations, background checks, and drug testing to ensure compliance with the individual clinical affiliates
Homecare Clinician
Apria Healthcare
08.2001 - 05.2007
- Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support for homecare patients.
- Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes, and treatment expectations.
- Collaborated with primary healthcare providers to ensure seamless integration of mental health services into overall patient care plans.
- Obtained prior authorizations for Medicare/ Medicaid and private health Insurance patients,
- Ordered supplies for medically complex home care patients with, Tracheostomies, Ventilators, and Enteral feeding.
- Provided one-on-one training on asthma guidelines to individuals with a diagnosis of asthma.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Made home visits to individuals after an emergency room visit.
- Assessed, recommended, and implemented asthma management protocols.
Pre-Clinical Respiratory Care Instructor
Concorde Career Institute
02.1999 - 08.1999
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
Asthma Education Program Coordinator
Apria Healthcare
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Provided one-on-one training on asthma guidelines to individuals with a diagnosis of asthma.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Made home visits to individuals after an emergency room visit.
- Assessed, recommended, and implemented asthma management protocols.
- Maintained an excel spread
Staff Therapist
Bethany Medical Center
01.1987 - 01.1999
- Maintained current knowledge of conditions and treatment plans to provide best possible support.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure timely completion of patient records while maintaining confidentiality requirements.
- Managed caseload efficiently by prioritizing work tasks, adhering to scheduling guidelines, and communicating proactively with other team members when needed adjustments were required.
- Assessed patients and applied diagnostic skills to determine underlying causes.
- Mentored and precepted students and staff.
- Visited Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities to perform respiratory care assessments on patients with the following insurance payors: Medicare/Medicaid and many other private insurance companies.
- Recommended respiratory evaluation with measurable goals
Education
Bachelor of Sciences - Respiratory Care
University of Kansas, Lawrence
Lawrence, KS05.1987
Associate of Arts - Business
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05.1983
Skills
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Accreditation Compliance
- Student Evaluation
- Assessment Strategies
- Planning and coordination
- Student assessment
- Database Administration
- Student Registration
- Strong Communication Skills
- Public Speaking
- Class Instruction
- Understanding of learning styles
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Engaging presentation style
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
Roles And Responsibilities
Bethany Medical Center
- Staff Therapist
- Student Preceptor
- Evening and nightshift team leader
- Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Therapist
- Performed respiratory assessments for Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance companies
- Recommended respiratory evaluation with measurable goals
Aria Healthcare, Homecare Clinician
- Respiratory Therapy/ Clinical Care Coordinator
- Obtained prior authorizations for Medicare/ Medicaid and private health Insurance patients
- Ordered supplies for medically complex home care patients with the following Tracheostomies Ventilators Enteral feeding.
- Asthma Education Program Coordinator
- Visited individuals after an ER visit to assess, recommend, and implement asthma management protocols
Kansas City Kansas Community College, Kansas City, Kansas
- Coordinate clinical education and schedule students in appropriate clinical rotations
- Evaluated the appropriateness and effectiveness of all clinical affiliates
- Reviewed and maintained a database of students’ records: immunizations, background checks, and drug testing to ensure compliance with clinical affiliates
- Provided preceptors training at clinical sites
- Taught several didactic and clinical courses
- Participated in 2 successful respiratory care site visits from the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Certification
- Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT) 1986
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 1988
- Adult Critical Care Therapist (RRT) 2014
- Kansas Board of Healing Arts, Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Licensed in both Kansas and Missouri
Timeline
STEM Instructor
KUMC ACADEMY K-12 Initiative
08.2007 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Director of Clinical Education
Kansas City Kansas Community College
08.2001 - 08.2023
Homecare Clinician
Apria Healthcare
08.2001 - 05.2007
Pre-Clinical Respiratory Care Instructor
Concorde Career Institute
02.1999 - 08.1999
Asthma Education Program Coordinator
Apria Healthcare
01.1996 - 01.1999
Staff Therapist
Bethany Medical Center
01.1987 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Sciences - Respiratory Care
University of Kansas, Lawrence
Associate of Arts - Business
Kansas City Kansas Community College
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