Respiratory Therapist Manager
Resume:
Dale McClinton, RRT
Baltimore, MD 21211
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OBJECTIVE
Respiratory therapy position at 200+ bed hospital where my talents
and strengths can ensure efficiency while providing the highest
quality level of care.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Supervisor, Respiratory Health Services
Baltimore, MD (February 2010 - Present)
Assists the District manager in the employment process, orientation
of new employees and performance monitoring and appraisal.
Provides education related facility and overall organization
protocols.
Responsible for the overall management and operations of the
Respiratory Care Program for their assigned facilities including 24
hour coverage. Establishes systems and communication to assure the
deliver of a quality program.
Enhance RHS's status as a provider of quality services thorough
sales activities. These activities include but are not limited to
facility presentations, trade shows and other industry related
events.
Monitors customer satisfaction and establishes good working
relationships with assigned facilities and staff.
Assures that weekly therapy reports, labor logs and census reports
are completed and forwarded according to schedule.
Coordinates and provides inservice education and training for
facility and staff.
Respiratory Therapist, Johns Hopkins Bayview
Baltimore, MD (March 2009 - February 2010)
Under general supervision provides professional respiratory care.
Evaluates and makes independent changes in respiratory care
treatment plans with physician approval.
Assignment areas include but not limited to respiratory therapy in
various critical care units, adult and pediatric respiratory care,
emergency room, ventilator management, CPAP/BiPAP, NO, O2 and
heliox therapy, CPT, aerosolized medications, CPR/code team,
computerized documentation.
Respiratory Therapist, UMMC/Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore, MD (July 2008 - March 2009)
Performs a variety of respiratory care treatments in an 800+ bed
facility to a varied patient population (adult, pediatric, or
neonatal)
Observes and monitors physical signs and symptoms, general
behavior, general physical response to respiratory care procedures
Collaborates with physician regarding therapeutic treatment plans
to determine whether initiation, modification, or discontinuation
of the treatment regimen is warranted
Evaluates the effectiveness of mechanical ventilation and other
therapeutic interventions in the critically ill patient by
interpreting chest x-rays, and blood gas results
Ensures the effective operation, calibration and maintenance of
ventilators life support systems, pulse oximeters, nebulizers,
Metered Dose Inhaler MDI, oxygen and humidity equipment as
directed by the physician in accordance with departmental
procedures and standard operating procedures.
Independent Contractor, Yellow Checker Cab Company
Albuquerque, New Mexico, (February 2006 - May 2008)
Independent Contractor for transportation services.
Independent Contractor, State of New Mexico Dept. of Health/Human
Services
New Mexico, (September 2000 - May 2005)
Develop individualized treatment plans and therapeutic
interventions for medically fragile clients. Provided services to
clients with neuromuscular disorders. Medical services included
working one-on-on, assisting with daily living skills and medical
care. Maintain daily progress notes activity schedules and
assessments
Residential Coordinator, Dungarvin New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, (February 2000 - September 2000)
Managed a behavioral residential home. Develop individualized
treatment plans and therapeutic interventions for high-risk
clients. Mediate conflicts by teaching dispute resolution skills.
Maintain daily progress notes activity schedules and assessments
EDUCATION
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, New Mexico
AS, Respiratory Therapy: curriculum included classroom, laboratory
and supervised clinical instruction covering cardiorespiratory
anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, therapeutic treatments,
cardiopulmonary diagnostic technology, critical care and
life-support technology for adults, children and infants,
respiratory home care and pulmonary rehabilitation. May 2008
graduate. Speciality Internship in Sleep Medicine at the
University of New Mexico.
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Earned: 11/2009
Expires: 11/2011
Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active Maryland license.
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