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Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with 20+ years of experience in progressive teaching and operational roles along with a strong background within several types of healthcare environments. Experienced in managing daily clinical operations, training others on medical device usage and/or treatment best practices, and monitoring for changes in patient status. Equipped with a significant level of communication and interpersonal abilities in addition to a strong background in effectively fostering positive relationships with others.

Respiratory Therapy Management CPAP/BiPAP Machinery Coaching/Training Patient Education

Performance Management Attention to Detail Clinical Services Management

Team Leadership Medical Program Management Ventilating/Intubating Educational Programs

Healthcare Trends Project Management Compliance Management/Standards

  Direct day to day administrative functions within a fast-paced healthcare environment with a focus on increasing efficiency, productivity, and patient care levels

  Supervise teams of up to 30 Respiratory Therapists which requires providing individualized feedback and coaching in addition to providing group training

  Create comprehensive standard operating procedures, coordinate marketing functions, and work closely with other departments within the facility

  Supported the daily operations within a successful care center which included supervising staff members and diffusing escalated patient situations

  Utilized superior communication and interpersonal abilities to successfully build rapport with patients, co-workers, and members of executive management

  Coordinated fitness programs within a gym environment which included scheduling fitness classes, supervising Instructors, and monitoring customer satisfaction

  Played a lead role in the design and implementation of standard operating procedures in addition to overseeing new staff training/coaching

  Provided respiratory therapy services to patients with acute and/or chronic medical needs along with handling patient ventilating, intubating, trach changes, and blood draws

  Completed complex research in regards to respiratory therapy in order to maintain an expert level knowledge of current best practices

  Facilitated various administrative tasks which included updating patient records, assisting with licensure needs, generating reports, and tracking patient progress

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  Respiratory Therapist, Duke University Medical Center, 1999-2000

  Combat Medic, United States National Guard, 1992-2000