TUWANI JONES
Converse,TX
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist Team Lead with a proven track record in managing respiratory care teams and optimizing patient treatment plans. Strong leadership capabilities and collaborative approach enhance multidisciplinary healthcare initiatives. Implemented effective therapeutic strategies and staff training programs to elevate team performance and patient satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Northeast Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
05.2023 - Current
- Led a respiratory therapy team, achieving high standards in patient care delivery.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and best practices, enhancing quality of respiratory care services.
- Administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation to effectively respond to life-threatening situations. and airway maintenance.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards related to respiratory therapy services.
- Trained new staff on respiratory equipment and procedures, facilitating smoother onboarding and team integration.
- Provided critical care interventions during emergency situations.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
NICU Respiratory Therapist
HEALTHTRUST WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
Dallas, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with appropriate interventions during childbirth.
- Set up suction machines, oxygen tanks and monitors according to physicians' orders prior to beginning the procedure.
- Responded quickly to emergencies such as fetal distress or maternal hemorrhage during surgery.
- Provided comprehensive respiratory care to critically ill neonates in a high-acuity environment.
- Assessed respiratory status of infants requiring ventilator support and managed airway suctioning.
- Assisted with the admission process of newborns into the NICU unit and provided necessary education to parents on infant care.
- Ensured proper functioning of cardiac monitors to maintain patient safety., mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
TEXAS VISTA MEDICAL CENTER
San Antonio, TX
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Led and supervised a team of respiratory therapists, ensuring all tasks were completed according to departmental standards.
- Conducted performance reviews for direct reports, delivering actionable feedback to enhance job performance.
- Mentored staff, offering guidance and support to foster professional development.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards related to respiratory therapy services.
- Instructed patients on effective use of respiratory equipment, including oxygen therapy, ventilators, and aerosol therapy, to improve treatment outcomes.
- Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints regarding respiratory therapy services.
Respiratory Therapist
MERIDIAN CARE
San Antonio, TX
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Educated patients on lifestyle changes to enhance respiratory health and manage conditions effectively.
- Provided support to patients in managing their respiratory conditions with respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD etc.
- Delivered critical tracheostomy care to support patients' respiratory needs. to patients on long-term ventilator support. Patients that are on the Ventilator long term.
- Conducted airway clearance techniques for patients with COPD or cystic fibrosis.
- Supported medical team during intubation procedures for patients requiring airway management., extubations, tracheostomies, bronchoscopies, mechanical ventilation and other related procedures.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use breathing exercises and postural drainage techniques.
- Administered aerosol medications via metered dose inhalers or nebulizers as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated chest physiotherapy sessions for patients to improve lung function and health. aimed at enhancing lung capacity for patients. on adults, neonatal and pediatric patients suffering from asthma or pneumonia.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - RESPIRATORY THERAPY
ST Phillips College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Medication administration
- Ventilator and Airway Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Pediatric, Adult and Neonatal Care
- Critical Thinking and Decision Making
- Team Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Performance Management
Certification
American Heart Association: PALS, ACLS, BLS and NRP provider., National Board of Respiratory Care San Antonio, Texas, Texas Medical Board- San Antonio, Texas.
Accomplishments
Member of AARC/TSRC since 2019
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Northeast Baptist Hospital
05.2023 - Current
NICU Respiratory Therapist
HEALTHTRUST WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
01.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
TEXAS VISTA MEDICAL CENTER
04.2021 - 04.2023
Respiratory Therapist
MERIDIAN CARE
04.2020 - 04.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Pima Medical Institute
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - RESPIRATORY THERAPY
ST Phillips College