Timothy Foley
Respiratory Therapist
Rotonda West,FL
Summary
Dedicated respiratory care specialist with extensive experience in delivering high-quality patient care across diverse healthcare environments. Proven expertise in patient assessment, airway management, and mechanical ventilation, ensuring optimal outcomes through advanced respiratory care techniques. Recognized for strong collaboration and adaptability, contributing to effective teamwork and problem-solving within multidisciplinary settings. Committed to maintaining reliability and consistency in dynamic situations while striving for excellence in patient health and safety.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
CRT/RRT
Work History
Senior Respiratory Therapist
Provident Home Healthcare
Minneapolis, MN
11.2019 - Current
- Do evaluations on all new Provident clients. Write and submit orders for Pulmonologists signatures and final orders. Work as a 1099 independent contractor seeing clients in the group home or their private homes to provide chest physiotherapy, check the ventilators and trach sites and answer any nurses questions.
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to patients according to prescribed protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and respiratory function, adjusting therapies as necessary.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and medication adherence.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients with respiratory conditions.
Clinical Educator and Simulation Technician
Gillette Children’s Hospital
11.2013 - 01.2019
- Ran all the high fidelity manikins and film studio. Created artificial limbs for the surgeons to practice procedures on or to teach surgical medical students. BLS and ACLS instructor for the RT’s and Nurses at Gillette. Wrote training protocols for the respiratory therapy team.
- Developed and implemented clinical education programs for healthcare staff to enhance patient care quality.
- Conducted training sessions on best practices in pediatric patient management and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess educational needs and create tailored training solutions.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback and adjusted curricula accordingly for continuous improvement.
Clinical Specialist
Hill-Rom Medical
Shoreview, MN
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Assisting Physicians in ordering the Vest for patients. Verified insurance for the purchase of the vest system, arranged for shipping to the patient and scheduled the field trainer to arrive at the clients house to train the patient and caregivers on the use of the medical devise. I was at the top of the metrics at all times for device ordering and delivery.
- Delivered in-depth product training to clinical staff, enhancing user proficiency and engagement with medical devices.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement patient care solutions, improving workflow efficiency and outcomes.
- Led cross-functional projects aimed at improving customer satisfaction through enhanced service delivery strategies.
- Mentored junior specialists on best practices in equipment management and clinical support services, fostering team growth.
Senior Respiratory Therapist
Regions Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
07.2001 - 08.2011
- Level One Trauma Center, July 2001 until August 2011. Staff RT in MICU, CICU, SICU and the Burn Unit. Proficient in Ventilator Management, Hemodynamic Monitoring to include ICP Insertion assistance and setup with Camino and Ventricular catheters. Art Line Insertions. Weaning and extubations, BIPAP and CPAP therapies.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy Practitioner
Boise State University
Boise, ID04-2013
Associates Degree - undefined
St. Paul College
07.2001
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory care protocols
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Advanced ventilator management
- Critical care expertise
- Clinical decision making
- Tracheostomy care expertise
- Clinical leadership
- High-frequency oscillatory ventilation
- Leadership and supervision
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Senior Respiratory Therapist
Provident Home Healthcare
11.2019 - Current
Clinical Educator and Simulation Technician
Gillette Children’s Hospital
11.2013 - 01.2019
Clinical Specialist
Hill-Rom Medical
08.2011 - 10.2013
Senior Respiratory Therapist
Regions Hospital
07.2001 - 08.2011
Associates Degree - undefined
St. Paul College
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy Practitioner
Boise State University