Seasoned Respiratory Care Specialist and Manager with a proven track record at The University of Mississippi Medical Center. Expert in leading teams to excellence in patient care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in Pediatric Advanced Life Support and adept at mentoring staff, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and leadership finesse. Adaptable Communicative team leader with expertise in strategic planning and inventory management. Committed to driving improvements through innovation and leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Adult Respiratory Therapy
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi
07.2021 - Current
Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Conducted performance reviews for team members.
Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Facilitated team meetings and workshops to foster collaboration and share best practices.
Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Dominic Hospital of Jackson
Jackson
09.2007 - Current
Administer bronchodilators
Assist in all Cardioversions and stroke alerts
Work with Patients with long- and short-term lung conditions
Respond and assist in codes
Administers oxygen and aerosol therapy
Provide EZPAP therapy.
Train and assist new employees.
Work in the ICU units as a therapist
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Monitor patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
Administer nitric oxide therapies when prescribed by a physician.
Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
Respiratory Therapist Program Chair
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS
06.2020 - 07.2021
Advocated for resources necessary to support teaching excellence within the department.
Provided leadership in curriculum development for existing courses and new programs.
Organized and directed faculty meetings, retreats, and workshops.
Assisted teachers with developing and revising lessons to more productively reach students of varying skill levels.
Chaired committees related to accreditation reviews or standards setting efforts.
Monitored student learning outcomes data to assess effectiveness of course offerings.
Oversaw completion of reports related to state and federal mandates or program requirements.
Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Medical Center of Jackson
Jackson, Ms
12.2011 - 06.2020
Pediatric Respiratory Supervisor
Respiratory Educator
Pals and BLS Instructor
NICU/PICU and Peds ER Therapist
Provided education related to prevention strategies for reducing the risk of developing chronic respiratory diseases.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes.
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Hinds Community College
Jackson, Ms
01.2015 - 12.2015
Assign coordinate and supervise RCT student interaction and activities at the clinical work site
Work with clinical site staff and supervise to assure a mutually beneficial association
Respiratory Therapy
Regency Hospital of Jackson
Jackson, Ms
12.2006 - 12.2011
Administer bronchodilator therapy
Assist with the insertion of tracheostomy
Administers oxygen and aerosol therapy
Consult and assist the Pulmonogist
Manage long term ventilators
Provide Bipap and CPAP therapy
Perform EKG
Provide Education to Patients and their family members
Respiratory Therapist
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
05.2004 - 12.2006
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Health Systems Administration
The University of Mississippi Medicl Center
Jackson, MS
05-2024
Bachelors - Management of Science
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
12.2011
Associate - Science (Respiratory Care with honors)
Copiah Lincoln Community College
05.2004
High School - Graduate with honors
Natchez High School
Natchez, MS
05.1999
Skills
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor
Basic Life Support Educator
Supervisor
Respiratory Care Specialist
Manager
Awards
Employee of the Month, Regency Hospital, 2008
Daisy Nominee, UMMC
High Graduate with Honors, 1999
Belhaven/Copiah Lincoln graduate with honors
Languages
English
Timeline
Manager Adult Respiratory Therapy
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist Program Chair
Hinds Community College
06.2020 - 07.2021
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Hinds Community College
01.2015 - 12.2015
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Medical Center of Jackson
12.2011 - 06.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Dominic Hospital of Jackson
09.2007 - Current
Respiratory Therapy
Regency Hospital of Jackson
12.2006 - 12.2011
Respiratory Therapist
University of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2004 - 12.2006
Master of Science - Master of Health Systems Administration
The University of Mississippi Medicl Center
Bachelors - Management of Science
Belhaven University
Associate - Science (Respiratory Care with honors)
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