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Tracy Dawson

Garland,TX

Summary

I am an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist that works under physician direction and is dedicated to working as a team in order to accomplish a common goal. I am a professional who works within the limits of my license and credentials adhering to institutional and departmental policies, procedures and standards. I believe in providing quality patient care, promoting a healthy work environment and project a positive image for my profession. I also work to sustain a culture of safety and to promote better health care outcomes for the community as a whole.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

UT Southwestern
01.2023 - Current
  • Work collaboratively with our clinical caregivers, patients and families to improve and maintain ideal lung health.
  • Perform with a high degree of competency in all clinical aspects of respiratory care for all age groups (adult, geriatric, and neonatal).
  • Apply and monitor medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilator support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory care.
  • Utilize the application of scientific principles for the identification, prevention, remediation, research, and rehabilitation of acute or chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.

Respiratory Therapist Team Lead

CHI St. Vincent
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Managed schedules and staff assignments
  • Performed technical procedures and operated equipment with a high level of expertise.
  • Maintained knowledge of infrequently used equipment and ordered patient therapeutics.
  • Administered therapy according to departmental policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated decision-making skills in patient assessment and care plan design based on desired outcomes of therapy, clinical data, consultation with physicians and progress of the patient.
  • Assessed patient and family's knowledge deficit regarding cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, therapeutic procedures, respiratory drug interactions or contraindications, smoking cessation.
  • Adhered to department administrative procedures of error free patient charge entry, timely and concise SBAR shift report, accurate documentation and accurate EMR order management.
  • Fostered teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude.
  • Maintained supplies and equipment in all areas of the hospital
  • Actively participated in Quality Assurance departmental activities and objectives.

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Travel Nurses of America
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Responded to calls for RRTs during crisis and natural disasters.
  • Provided direct patient care to patients in a variety of clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines
  • Administered to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
  • Maintained appropriate patient records/documentation.
  • Cleaned, disinfected, assembled, calibrated, and maintained respiratory/cardiology equipment and accessories.
  • Evaluated equipment for proper and safe function.
  • Performed arterial puncture and analyzes sample according to procedure guidelines.
  • Interacted with co-workers, nurses, physicians, other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for patient being treated.
  • Responded to emergent situations that could require Respiratory support.

Respiratory Therapist

John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital
12.2007 - 02.2021
  • Assessed patients appropriately, interprets results accurately and suggests alternative treatment.
  • Appropriately changed modes of therapy.
  • Documented and communicated to physicians and nurses all pertinent information.
  • Worked with a growing Geriatric population.
  • Administered medications according to hospital policy.
  • Effectively and efficiently received/interpreted telephone and verbal orders and documents appropriately.
  • Performed routine treatments including but not limited to: -Updrafts, MDI, CPT, Incentive spirometry, IPV, Patient Education, ventilator set up and management.
  • Performed Point of Care procedures in a timely manner according to established policy and procedures.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and family members

Respiratory Therapist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assessed patients appropriately, interpreted results accurately and suggested alternative treatment.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians, patients and co-workers.
  • Actively assisted the physicians in the clinical management of patients.
  • Administered medications according to hospital policy.
  • Effectively and efficiently received/interpreted telephone and verbal orders and documents appropriately.
  • Performed routine treatments including but not limited to: -Updrafts, MDI, CPT, Incentive spirometry, IPV, Patient Education, ventilator set up and management.
  • Demonstrated ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use necessary patient equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cardio-Pulmonary Care

University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
05.2008

Certification

  • Arkansas State Medical Board #RCP-2966
  • Texas State Medical Board #RCP02004429
  • Florida Board of Respiratory Care RT21944
  • National Board of Respiratory Care RRT #103613
  • American Association for Respiratory Care #9472897
  • BLS Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
  • ACLS Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Certification

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

UT Southwestern
01.2023 - Current

Respiratory Therapist Team Lead

CHI St. Vincent
01.2022 - 01.2023

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Travel Nurses of America
01.2021 - 01.2022

Respiratory Therapist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
01.2020 - 01.2021

Respiratory Therapist

John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital
12.2007 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Cardio-Pulmonary Care

University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

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