TYRONE HENDERSON
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Versatile respiratory care professional with progressive leadership experience in veterans’ hospital settings. Recognized for ventilator management, airway procedures, documentation, and staff mentorship, with a commitment to reliable service, quality improvement, and effective support for physicians and nursing teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Veterans Affairs Hospital
Dallas, Texas
09.2014 - Current
- Supported respiratory care workflows for veterans in hospital inpatient and emergency units.
- Supported respiratory therapy staff in ventilator setup, monitoring, and airway management to ensure safe and effective patient care.
- Helped coordinate aerosol therapy, oxygen delivery, and breathing treatments for patient care plans.
- Reviewed physician orders and updated treatment plans for respiratory procedures, enhancing alignment with best practices.
- Trained team members on equipment use, safety standards, and patient handling.
- Monitored arterial blood gas results and reported changes to clinical teams.
- Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians, and veterans to ensure timely and coordinated respiratory services.
- Maintained respiratory equipment, supplies, and calibration records across VA hospital departments.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in patient care outcomes related to respiratory therapies provided by the team.
- Maintained accurate medical records of patients receiving respiration treatments according to HIPAA regulations.
- Established performance objectives and standards to evaluate team members' effectiveness.
- Performed administrative duties such as creating reports on patient outcomes or budgeting activities related to the department.
- Assisted in developing quality improvement initiatives within the respiratory therapy department.
- Directed respiratory care workflows for veterans across inpatient and emergency settings.
- Supervised respiratory therapy staff during ventilator setup, monitoring, and airway management activities.
- Improved respiratory care delivery for veterans in inpatient and emergency units through coordinated workflow support.
- Strengthened ventilator setup, monitoring, and airway management through active supervision of respiratory therapy staff.
- Advanced patient care plans through coordinated aerosol therapy, oxygen delivery, and breathing treatments.
- Maintained accurate respiratory treatment plans by reviewing physician orders and updating procedure details.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments to ensure safety protocols were followed correctly.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for use by the respiratory therapy team members.
- Evaluated new technologies or products that could benefit patients undergoing therapeutic interventions involving respiration management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers on treatment plans for patients requiring respiratory care services.
- Addressed complaints or issues raised by patients or their families regarding respiratory services provided by the team.
- Reviewed patient documentation for accuracy and completeness. from previous visits when assessing current patient needs.
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and training to new staff members in the respiratory therapy department.
- Provided education on various topics related to pulmonary health management.
- Served as a resource for clinical staff regarding best practices pertaining to respiration treatments.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss goals, objectives, timelines, and strategies.
- Managed daily operations of the respiratory therapy team including scheduling shifts and assigning tasks.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Advised families about proper home care techniques after discharge from hospitalization or rehabilitation programs.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Respiratory Therapist
Medical City Of Dallas
Dallas, Texas
10.2005 - 09.2022
- Assessed patient respiratory status at Medical City Dallas intensive care units.
- Administered oxygen, nebulizer, and ventilator therapies per physician orders.
- Monitored blood gases, oxygen levels, and airway response during treatment.
- Delivered emergency care by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation to stabilize patients in critical condition.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and care teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
- Maintained ventilator equipment, respiratory supplies, and safety compliance standards.
- Documented respiratory assessments and therapy changes in Medical City Dallas records.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Monitored patient progress to evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjusted care plans based on findings.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Ensured clear patient airways during respiratory treatments. with endotracheal intubation.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
KINDRED HOSPITAL
KINDRED DALLAS HOSPITAL
Dallas, Texas
07.2006 - 08.2017
- Performed intubation support and emergency airway care in critical situations.
- Provided emergency care, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Administered oxygen, nebulizer, and ventilator therapies per physician orders.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Monitored blood gases, oxygen levels, and airway response during treatment.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and care teams on treatment plans.
- Maintained ventilator equipment, respiratory supplies, and safety compliance standards.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2019
Bachelor of Science - PATIENT CARE
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2013
Associate of Applied Science - RESPIRATORY THERAPY
ATI(CAREER TRAINING CENTER)(200466)
Dallas, TX04-2007
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
- Oxygen delivery
- Aerosol therapy
- Intubation support
- Respiratory care planning
- Ventilation weaning
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Patient assessment
- Arterial blood gases
- Epic charting
- Medication administration
- Oxygen therapy
- Respiratory equipment maintenance
- Tracheostomy care
- Critical care therapy
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Patient care documentation
- Record documentation
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Treatment plan development
- Clinical communication
- Problem solving
- Patient education
- Caregiver education
- Pulse oximetry
- Bi-level positive airway pressure
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Veterans Affairs Hospital
09.2014 - Current
KINDRED HOSPITAL
KINDRED DALLAS HOSPITAL
07.2006 - 08.2017
Respiratory Therapist
Medical City Of Dallas
10.2005 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Public Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - PATIENT CARE
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - RESPIRATORY THERAPY
ATI(CAREER TRAINING CENTER)(200466)