Manager Respiratory Therapist
Resume:
Brandon Riggins, PsyD, RCP
Vernon, TX. 76384
E-mail:*********@*****.***
Career Summary:
During my career, I have had the opportunity to experience working with individuals from
various backgrounds. As a respiratory therapist, I was able to establish excellent communication
skills with physicians, nurses, support staff, and patients. My initial experience working as a
supervisor was as a respiratory therapist in a healthcare setting. During my experiences as a
psychology student/intern, I had the opportunity to learn about numerous therapies, techniques,
various cultures and participate on multidisciplinary teams. Throughout my graduate experience,
I had the opportunity to develop and participate in the role of a Clinical Director for a home
health company. Since I have completed my doctorate in psychology, I had the opportunity to
grow and develop as a forensic and clinical psychologist during my post-doctorate experience.
When the opportunity to be a Program Director V became available, I embraced the challenge.
Being a Program Director has provided me with the opportunity to use my strengths as a leader,
motivator, solution seeker, and program developer.
Current Employment History:
08/2011 to Present
North Texas State Hospital
Program Director V
Provide leadership to professional including psychiatrists, nurse managers, psychologists, social
workers and rehabilitation services. I am the Program Director for the multiple disabilities unit in
a maximum-security facility. Our unit serves as the maximum-security program for the
intellectual disabilities population for the state of Texas. My duties include program development
supervision of professional staff, and overall function of the program. Currently, I manage over
eighty people. I am a member of the North Texas State Hospital core leadership committee,
which is developing the behavioral health initiative for recovery for our forensic population.
Psychologist I
Provide leadership for treatment teams in care of individuals placed at the facility. Specialize in
individual and group therapy. Provide competency evaluations and psychometrics. Post
Doctorate experience.
01/2012 to Present
Vernon College
Adjunct Professor
Providing in-classroom instruction to students.
Management Experience:
11/2012 to Present North Texas State Hospital
Program Director V
Provide leadership to professional including psychiatrists, nurse managers,
psychologists, social workers and rehabilitation services. I am the program
director for the multiple disabilities unit. Our unit serves as the maximum
security program for the intellectual disabilities population for the state of
Texas. My duties include program development supervision of staff, and
overall function of the program. Currently, I manage over eighty people.
6/2008-6/2010 SomniHealth, Alameda, California
Clinical Manager
Clinical Manager for sleep wellness center. Provided consultation and
education for staff/patients regarding Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
(CPAP) and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BIPAP) devices for
obstructive sleep apnea. Communication with multiple physicians
including Stanford Sleep Center and UCSF Sleep Center regarding patient
care.
03/2001-3/2003 Kindred Hospital, Dallas, Texas
Respiratory Therapist Manager
(LTAC) Managed sixteen respiratory therapists for duties including:
ventilator management, weaning protocols, arterial blood gas
interpretation and inhalation therapy.
Related Work History:
8/2010-7/2011 Kaiser Permanente /Kern County Mental Health APPIC Internship,
Bakersfield, CA.
Psychology Intern
Kaiser rotation 20 hours weekly: Provide individual therapy, facilitator of
weekly anger management/depression men’s group, child and adult
psychological assessments, and co-facilitator for chemical dependency
(CD) groups and observed Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Additional
opportunities have included weekly departmental meetings, trainings,
individual supervision and use of health-connect computer system and
weekly two hour didactic trainings for (pharmacology, solution-focused
therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, confidentiality, psychology
assessments and case presentations).
Kern County Mental Health rotation 20 hours weekly: Provide
psychological court evaluations/assessments (inpatient and outpatient),
individual therapy for multiple populations within county mental health,
and co-facilitator for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) based thinking
patterns and behaviors group. Additional opportunities have included
weekly group supervision, individual supervision, assessment training
(court evaluation specific), and community observation for sober living
environments.
6/2008-6/2010 SomniHealth, Alameda, California
Clinical Manager
Clinical Manager for sleep wellness center. Provided consultation and
education for staff/patients regarding Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
(CPAP) and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BIPAP) devices for
obstructive sleep apnea. Communication with multiple physicians
including Stanford Sleep Center and UCSF Sleep Center regarding patient
care.
6/2009-6/2010 Discovery Counseling Center (Clinical placement)
Danville, CA
Psychological Trainee, American School of Professional Psychology
Worked in the Discovery clinic with outpatient clients and the Discovery
outreach program at Contra Costa County juvenile hall with inpatient
clients (group work and individual). Treatment orientation includes;
cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, psychodynamic work,
solution-focused therapies, coping strategies, and substance related
counseling.
9/2008-6/2009 Discovery Counseling Center (Children Counseling Program)
Danville, CA
Psychological Trainee, American School of Professional Psychology
Provided children with individual and group psychotherapy sessions
within a school based counseling. Ages five to eleven (kindergarten
through fifth grade). Diagnostically, the clients presented with ADHD,
anxiety, depression and anger issues.
3/2003-8/2006 Regency Hospital, Odessa, Texas
Respiratory Therapist
Long Term Acute Care facility (LTAC) Duties include: ventilator
management, weaning protocols, arterial blood gas interpretation and
inhalation therapy.
3/2001-3/2003 Kindred Hospital, Dallas, Texas
Respiratory Therapist Manager
(LTAC) Managed sixteen respiratory therapists for duties including:
ventilator management, weaning protocols, arterial blood gas
interpretation and inhalation therapy.
8/1998-2/2001 Kindred Hospital, Dallas, Texas
Respiratory Therapist
Worked as a ICU respiratory therapist providing ventilator
management.
5/1997-7/1998 Veteran Affairs Hospital- Amarillo, Texas
Respiratory Therapist
Provided respiratory services including emergency, intensive care, and
floor therapy. The reason for leaving was that I moved to the Dallas area.
11/1993-4/1997 Amarillo State Center, Amarillo, Texas
Therapist Technician III
Assisting clients with milieu therapy. Worked under the guidance of
psychologists in a behavior modification program, which included
collaborative goal planning and social learning model.
2/1993-10/1993 North Texas State Hospital, Vernon, Texas
Forensic Mental Health Assistant
Maximum security forensic psychiatric services to adults, Mental
Health Mental Retardation facility. Co-facilitated group
psychotherapy sessions along with psychologist. Advised clients
during milieu therapy.
Education:
9/2007- 8/2011 American School of Professional Psychology Argosy
University, San Francisco Bay Area
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
9/ 2007- 6/2009 American School of Professional Psychology Argosy
University, San Francisco Bay Area
Major Psychology. Masters of Arts in Psychology
9/2006 - 8/2007 American School of Professional Psychology Argosy University,
Dallas campus
8/ 2003 - 5/ 2006 University of Texas at the Permian Basin
Odessa Texas: Major: Psychology. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
8/ 1995 - 7/ 1997 Amarillo College
Amarillo, Texas: Associates Degree. Major: Respiratory Care.
Research Experience:
8/2011- Current
Writing book based on the power of positivity. Writing book based on COPD research.
Designing a program for suffers of COPD.
11/2012-Current
Developing Communication Motivational Program
8/2009-12/2010
Argosy University
Dissertation Research
Researched depression, anxiety and anger in relation to patients diagnosed with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
9/2005-5/2006
University of Texas Permian Basin, Odessa, Texas
Volunteer Research Assistant
Participated in research under the guidance of professors.
Organized volunteers for modeling study at multiple day care facilities. Provided assistance for
random individual placement for children, subject scheduling and data entry.
Related Professional Experience (Respiratory Care):
12/2001-12/2002
Baylor Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
Respiratory Therapist
Acute Care facility worked full-time with ventilator dependent patients and assisted with
the smoking cessation/asthma programs.
4/1997-7/1998
Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, Texas
Respiratory Therapist
Duties included: emergency room therapy, adult ventilator management, arterial blood gas
interpretation, inhalation therapy and neonatal ventilator management.
Trainings and Certifications:
05/2013 Recovery training for the behavioral initiative for the State of Texas (North Texas State
Hospital representative) 24 hours
02/2013 Recovery training for the behavioral initiative for the State of Texas (North Texas State
Hospital representative) 16 hours
10/2012 Forensic Mental Health: Issues in Treatment/Evaluation (22 hours)
10/2011 Forensic Mental Health: Issues in Treatment/Evaluation (22 hours)
12/2010 Solution Focused Brief Therapy (16 hours)
11/2010 Cultural Assessment (6 hours)
10/2010 Psychology Pharmacology (8 hours)
09/2010 Court Assessments (8 hours)
09/2009 Training for Organizational Behavior (16 hours)
10/2008 Play Therapy Training (6 hours)
11/2009 Solution-Focused Therapy Training (8 hours)
2/2009 Group Psychotherapy Training (6 hours)
3/2009 Brief Psychotherapy Training (6 hours)
3/2011 Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support
8/2011 Certified Basic Cardiac Life Support
Honors:
8/2004 -12/2005
University of Texas Permian Basin Presidents Honor Roll 2004 and 2005.
Professional Affiliations:
American Psychological Association
National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
References:
Michelyn Gould, Psy.D
Kaiser Behavior Medicine
4900 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA.
Phone: 661-***-****
Elizabeth Bias, Psy.D
2819 Crow Canyon Rd.
Suite 219A
San Ramon, CA. 94583
Phone: 925-***-****
E-mail: *******@***.***
Pauline Lytle, PhD
Argosy University
1005 Atlantic Ave
Alameda, CA
94501
E-mail: ******@******.***
Phone: 510-***-****
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