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Rodney W. tidwell
objective
Desire a position as a Respiratory Therapist with a growth-oriented
establishment where I may utilize my present experience, academic
background and strong work ethic. Prefer employment conducive to growth and
advancement based on individual work performance.
Education
11/2007 - Present California College of San Diego San
Diego, CA
Receive an Associates of Science Degree and I'm working towards a Bachelors
of Science Degree with an expected completion in December of 2010.
.
11/2006 - 09/2007 Concorde Career
College North Hollywood, CA
Earned credits toward an Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory
Therapy. Required Prerequisite General Education courses competed.
Summary of qualifications
A.S. Respiratory Therapy
California College San Diego
G.P.A.: 3.83/magna cum laude/dean's list throughout
Certificates/ Licenses: CRT (through NBRC/ eligible for RRT) BLS
ACLS NRP Fire Card
Respiratory Therapy clinical rotations related to course completion at
CCSD:
August/2008 CCSD Lab April/2009 CCSD Lab
September/2008 Villa Las Palmas SNF May/2009 Alvarado Hospital
October/2008 Scripps Mercy Hospital June/2009 Sharp Memorial
Hospital
Key Skills:
. 800 hours of clinical experience prior to graduation
. Intensive Care Unit experience as well as floor treatments and patient
care
. Excellent bedside manner developed through clinical training
. Ability to provide quality and ethical patient care in a clinical
setting
. Proficient in accurate and professional charting
. Knowledgeable of both invasive and non-invasive ventilation including
BiPAP, Esprit, and Servo I
. Proficient in ventilator management such as set-up, circuit changes
and patient-ventilator assessments
. Proficient in performing humidity and aerosol therapy, and pulmonary
secretion clearance methods
. Experienced performing arterial blood gases and analysis
. Demonstrated ability to monitor patients on continuous ventilator
support and perform CPR
Tutor/Mentor, California College San Diego, San Diego, CA 3/09-
05/09
. Tutor students with respiratory subjects
. Assist students in passing CRT
. Providing students with support and encouragement
Employment
06/2010 - Present Reliable Health Care Services. Culver
City, CA
Respiratory Care Practitioner
* Allied health care professional
* Breathing Treatments
06/2009 - 05/2010 Saint John's Health Center.
Santa Monica, CA
Respiratory Care Practitioner
* Work under Interim permit non paid
* Allied health care professional
* Breathing Treatments
3/2006 - 10/2006 Rinchem Company, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA
Warehouse Supervisor
Coordinated and supervised all warehouse activities, including inventory
control. Assisted the Warehouse Manager in the following essential
functions, but not limited to:
* Operated a safe warehouse, in compliance with showcase inspection
guidelines; NFPA guidelines, OSHA, and DOT regulations. Ensured the
efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment.
* Managed and trained employees, conducted safety meetings, provided
hazardous training, prepared and delivered performance evaluations, as
well as disciplinary action notices, and mentored service center
employees.
* Determined staffing needs by establishing work schedules to ensure
that all jobs were assigned and completed properly based on workload.
* Coordinated with warehousing clients and their customers to meet their
receiving, storage, and delivery requirements; promoted the use of
additional services among existing warehousing customers.
* Ensured prompt and accurate flow of paperwork from warehouse and
office to provide accurate invoicing, payroll, and inventory records.
* Promoted teamwork and insisted on positive attitudes among all
employees and customers.
* Assisted with coordinating revenue generation opportunities, developed
and adhered to revenue budget.
* Assisted in implementing Warehouse Management System (WMS/RF).
8/1994 - 3/2006 Penske Logistics (Kent H. Landsberg) Montebello,
CA
Warehouse Tech / Forklift Operator
* Responsible for shipping and receiving, pulling and filling orders,
packaging and loading materials, and heavy lifting.
* Maintained productivity and accuracy in a designated time frame,
keeping in mind that safety comes first.
* Experienced in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS/RF) and equipment
operation of electric pallet jacks and cherry pickers.
* Assisted in training new personnel in warehouse procedures and
facilities operations.
* Voluntarily assumed expanded responsibilities to assist in meeting
prioritized deadlines.
certifications
* CRT
* BLS
* NRP
* Fire Card
* ACLS
* Safety Coordinator
* DOT 49 CFR 172, Subpart H
* IATA Certified
REFERENCES
References are available on request.