Thomas Andrew Yates
Bullard,TX
Summary
Accomplished educator and medical professional with 25 years of experience and proven commitment to clinical education and patient care. Proficient in the delivery of effective healthcare education among various age groups. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on quality outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Technical Dual Credit Instructor
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE
, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Develop and maintain Health Science Program curriculum and instruction.
Health Science Teacher
BULLARD HIGH SCHOOL
Bullard, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Develop and maintain Health Science Program curriculum and instruction
- Coordinate innovative projects and clinical based learning experiences through local hospitals
- Demonstrate competency in classroom instruction and effective classroom management
- Encourage students in active, hands-on, creative problem solving learning
- Maintain effective communication with school district administration and staff, medical facilities, medical professionals, students and parents
- Health Occupations Students of America student advisor.
PRN Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
CHRISTUS TRINITY MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL
, TX
08.2020 - Current
Team Lead/Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
CHRISTUS TRINITY MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL
Tyler, TX
06.1997 - 08.2020
- Develop, maintain and grow a strong communication network of patients, physicians, nurses, hospital staff, and various medical supply facilities
- Responsible for ongoing Cardiac Rehab program development, performance, growth and education materials
- Drive efficiencies through ongoing review of department operations and confer with administrative staff
- Promote and market for Cardiac Rehab and other appropriate outpatient services
- Prepare and maintain ongoing production reports
- Complete charge reconciliation of service and discrepancy audits
- Coordinate and recommend procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification
- Supervise and provide patient care primarily in outpatient/inpatient Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab
- Implement and develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements
- Participate in health system events, continuing education, system workgroups, committees and department improvement activities
- Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes
- Provide technical expertise to staff and/or input regarding hiring and disciplinary action
- Oversee employee timekeeping procedures and verify attendance documentation
- Interview, train, and evaluate staff
- Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels
- Perform service recovery for unresolved patient grievances.
- Evaluate workplace environment, equipment, and practices, in order to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Conduct safety training and education programs, and demonstrate the proper use of safety equipment.
- Maintain, write, and update departmental safety response policy and procedures. Perform and report biannual environmental tours.
- Lead behavior modification classes related to topics such as stress management, weight control, smoking cessation and diabetic management.
- Administer cardiopulmonary stress tests.
- Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
Education
B.S - Kinesiology, Exercise Technology
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Skills
Administrative tasks
Relationship building
Organization and Time Management
Flexible and Adaptable
Dependable and Responsible
Google Workspace
Interpersonal Communication
Training and Development
Decision Making
Timesheet processing
PPE Compliance
Critical Thinking
Classroom technology
Student engagement
Group and individual instruction
Curriculum Development
Student advocacy
Lesson Planning
Classroom management
Curriculum design
Continuing education
Patient rehabilitation
Certification
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Technical Dual Credit Instructor
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE
01.2022 - Current
Health Science Teacher
BULLARD HIGH SCHOOL
08.2020 - Current
PRN Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
CHRISTUS TRINITY MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL
08.2020 - Current
Team Lead/Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
CHRISTUS TRINITY MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL
06.1997 - 08.2020
B.S - Kinesiology, Exercise Technology
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY