Tyrell Williams
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Results-driven Respiratory Care Supervisor/Interim Manager with a proven track record of adaptability, quick learning, and team collaboration. Proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments, rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it to drive improvements that lead to excellent patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Respiratory Manager
UC San Diego Health - East Campus
San Diego, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Identified areas of enhancement within the respiratory care department, created and executed improvement strategies, conducted Skills Fair to boost staff knowledge.
- Manage inventory and supply orders, while effectively communicating with vendors to resolve issues and expedite deliveries.
- Oversee daily operations of the Respiratory Department, including staffing needs and implementation of processes to support the long-term goals of the department.
- Spearheaded departmental preparation for a successful licensing survey, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaborating with IPCE to identify and address deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and process improvements.
Respiratory Supervisor
UC San Diego Health
La Jolla, CA
02.2020 - 03.2024
- Created and distributed skipped therapy reports, identified and addressed charting discrepancies with staff, and initiated logs for frequent therapy skips. Played a crucial role in the missed therapy abstract for LJ supervisors.
- Ran patient/medication scanning reports, communicated with staff to address compliance issues, and consistently achieved a 90% compliance rate as a department.
- Collaborated with the Cath Lab to develop a new process for INO machine setup and availability, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Served as a Super User for all respiratory-related research studies. Collaborated with the Pulmonary Critical Attendings as the primary RT for Inhaled Sedation Device setups.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
UC San Diego Health
La Jolla, CA
02.2015 - 02.2020
- Provided respiratory care services to acutely ill patients in intensive care units.
- Instructed patients on proper use of nebulizers, oxygen therapy, CPAP and BiPAP devices and other related equipment.
- Conducted airway clearance techniques such as chest physiotherapy, percussion, vibration and postural drainage.
- Assessed and monitored patient's response to therapies/treatments according to established protocols, and adjusted accordingly when needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Grossmont Community College
El Cajon, CA01-2010
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Regulatory Requirements
- Process Implementation
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Resuscitation Training (BART)
Professional Development
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC)
Timeline
Interim Respiratory Manager
UC San Diego Health - East Campus
03.2024 - Current
Respiratory Supervisor
UC San Diego Health
02.2020 - 03.2024
Respiratory Care Practitioner
UC San Diego Health
02.2015 - 02.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Resuscitation Training (BART)
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Grossmont Community College
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