Summary
Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Thomas J Roach III

WAUKEGAN,IL

Summary

Dynamic Respiratory Care Practitioner with proven expertise at Advocate Condell Medical Center, excelling in emergency airway management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for fostering a supportive learning environment while demonstrating critical thinking and excellent communication skills. Adaptable and dependable, committed to enhancing patient comfort and outcomes in high-pressure situations. Skill sets include in order of career development;

1. College - Pre-Med

2. Experience building jobs at many hospitals and units

3. Temp Agency work much of my career

4. Baxter Travenol Respiratory Homecare startup RCP

5. RCC - my own business - Respiratory Care Consultants

6. Breathers Club - Good Shepherd Hospital Cordinator

7. Level 1 Trauma Center E.R. Therapist for 18 years

8. Revived a closed Pulmonary Rehab Program and built an extensive education program, Covid Rehab program, transplant rehab, and expert services for the VA.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RCP ILLINOIS

Vista Medical Center East
09.2019 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Coordinator Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
  • Personalized education program developement

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Advocate Condell Medical Center
03.2000 - 07.2018
  • Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, ventilation management including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, discussing patient progress and planning appropriate interventions with nursing and medical staff.
  • Served as a preceptor for new employees and students in the respiratory therapy program, EMT students in E.R.and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
  • Involved in all phases of Respiratory Care in a Major Trauma Center

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem resolution
  • Verbal communication

Accomplishments

  • Relief Superviser at Lutheran General Hospital
  • Supervisor in multiple hospitals for a Temp Agency in South Florida
  • I was requested to organize a new E.R. equipment system for Condell's new Level One Trauma Center
  • I have been active in all phases of patient education my whole career, and have been an available resource for students also
  • I have an excellent reputation in the Chicagoland area

Certification

Respiratory Care Certification 1974


  • CPR/AED Certification
  • RCP LICENCE ILLINOIS

Interests

  • Gardening
  • I have a passion for photography and editing photos
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Photography
  • Travel
  • I am an Irish Landscape photographer
  • I am the Artistic Director for an Emigrants Center in Ireland
  • Busy with family histories
  • I run an program for homeless called " Warm Socks "

Timeline

RCP ILLINOIS

Vista Medical Center East
09.2019 - Current

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Advocate Condell Medical Center
03.2000 - 07.2018

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