Tuan Huynh
Johnston,IA
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist specializing in airway management and ventilator support, committed to enhancing patient outcomes through individualized care plans and thorough patient education.
Experienced Adult ECMO Specialist with a proven track record in developing quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in patient education, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols to deliver optimal respiratory care.
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in respiratory therapy. Known for strong multitasking abilities and a compassionate bedside manner, dedicated to collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient health outcomes.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Healthcare professional skilled in respiratory therapy and patient care techniques. Proven ability to provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring patient needs are met with precision and compassion. Proficient in ventilator management and respiratory assessments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist/Adult ECMO Specialist
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
06.2001 - 02.2026
- Administered respiratory therapies and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment usage.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards during procedures.
- Mentored junior staff on advanced respiratory techniques and patient assessment skills.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes and service delivery.
- Led training sessions focused on new technologies and best practices in respiratory care.
Food and Nutrition Representative
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
06.1996 - 06.2001
- Educated patients on nutritional choices and dietary restrictions to improve health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized nutrition plans for patients.
- Conducted assessments of patient dietary needs, ensuring compliance with hospital standards.
- Mentored junior staff on food safety practices and nutritional guidelines for patient care.
- Led initiatives to enhance menu offerings based on patient feedback and dietary trends.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
DMACC
Des Moines, IA05-2001
Associate of Science - Science Education
DMACC
Ankeny, IA05-1999
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment setup
- Blood gas analysis
- Patient and caregiver education
- Ventilator management
- Oxygen therapy
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Emergency care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Certified respiratory therapist (CRT)
- Registered respiratory therapist - adult critical care specialist (RRT-aCCS)
Accomplishments
CRT- 10/17/2001
RRT- 1/27/2006
ECMO Specialist- 9/22/2015
RRT-ACCS- 5/27/2016
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist
- Adult Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Specialist
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist/Adult ECMO Specialist
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines
06.2001 - 02.2026
Food and Nutrition Representative
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
06.1996 - 06.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
DMACC
Associate of Science - Science Education
DMACC