NICU RRT

BRUCE SOWDER

**** ***** ****** ** ******, MN United States

951-***-**** ********@*****.***

NICU HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Talented and accomplishedH ealthcare Specialist offering 25+ years of dynamic experience of running all clinical and business aspects of health care operations. Broad, in-depth background in cardiology, respiratory, intensive care, physiological, infectious disease, breathing and oxygen procedures. Capable of working under pressure in fast-paced environments, managingmultiple anddiverse tasks simultaneously. Proficient in testing, executingdiagnostic procedure, medical equipment maintenance and installation. Proactive Team Lead handling the daily operations of fast paced supervising staff to ensure efficient, functional running of healthcare facility and operative clinical activities. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Neonatal and Adult Intubator

Respiratory Clinical Instructor

Team Leadership/Management

Emergency Management

Difficult Airway Team Member

Medical Administration

NICU Educator

Health Assessments

Disease Management

Multi-disciplinary Team Member

Healthcare Procedures

Former NRP instructor

Relationship Building

Quality Assurance

Level 3 NICU Team Member

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MAPLE GROVE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, M APLE GROVE,MN 2013 – Present UNITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, F RIDLEY, MN 2013 - 2014 NICU EDUCATOR LEAD / STAFF THERAPIST

REDLANDS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, REDLANDS, C A United States 1991 - 201 3 RRT RCP III

Effectively utilize the variety of testing techniques to assist doctors in cardiac and pulmonary research and todiagnose disorders. Produce anddesignproduct business plans, project parameters and strategydocuments for potential business opportunities, outlining key resource requirements and timelines, including pricing and position. Implement new methodologies, coming up with creative ways to attract new business through referral, leads, and networking. Key Accomplishments:

● Demonstrated respiratory careprocedures to trainees andother health carepersonnel. Readprescription,measured arterial blood gases and patient information to assess patient condition.

● Executed pulmonary function and adjusted equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy. Examined, cleaned, tested and upheld respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment functioned safely and repairs efficiently.

● Ensured careful adherence to physicians' orders by enforcing safety rules. Conducted tests like (EKGs), stress and lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.

● Educated patients and their families about their conditions and taught appropriatediseasemanagement techniques that include breathing exercises, use of medications and respiratory equipment. VICTOR VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, VICTORVILLE, C A United States 2007- 2009 CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR

Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, delivered feedback and make suggestions for improvement. Formulated reports and sustained records i.e. student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details. Conducted lectures and discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence. PARKVIEW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, RIVERSIDE, C A United States 2007- 2009 RRT NEONATAL

Assessed the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients by executing diagnostic procedures efficiently. Controlled patients during treatment and reported any unusual reactions to the respiratory therapist. Recommendedand reviewed bedside procedures, x-rays, laboratory tests, collected and analyzed arterial blood gas samples, competently supervised and enforced safety rules applying to equipment c lean, sterilize, checkedandmaintained respiratory therapy equipment. Skillfully utilized ventilators, various oxygen devices, aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.

Key Accomplishments:

● Modified treatments according to protocol by assessingpatients' response to treatments. Taught andoversawother workers who provide respiratory care services.

● Managed breathing and oxygen procedures comprising intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments and incentive spirometer treatments.

● Delivered respiratory care i.e. the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a respiratory therapist and physician.

● Accomplished preparation and testation of devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators and electrocardiogram (EKG) machines. Read and BRUCE SOWDER

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appraised physicians' orders and patients' chart information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.

HEMET VALLEY AMBULANCE, HEMET, C A United States 1986 - 1987 EMT

Directed first-aid treatment and life-support care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital setting. Professionally coordinated with treatment center personnel to attain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment. Key Accomplishments:

● Observed, record and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment. Performed emergencydiagnostic and treatment procedures including stomach suction, airway management or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.

● Drove mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher. Controlled the functions of equipment including electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments. GOODHEW AMBULANCE, RIVERSIDE, C A United States 1988 - 1988 EMT

Actively operated equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments. Directed first-aid treatment and life-support care to sickor injured persons in prehospital setting.

Key Accomplishments:

● Accomplished the maintenance of vehicles, medical and communication equipment, replenish first-aid equipment and supplies. Communicated with dispatchers and treatment center personnel to provide information about situation and to receive instructions for further treatment.

● Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history to administer emergency treatment. Decontaminated ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.

YMCA GYMNASTICS COACH, RIVERSIDE, C A United States 1982 - 1989 GYMNASTICS COACH

Delivered training direction, encouragement and motivation inorder to stimulate athletes for games, competitive events and tours. Selected, acquired and issued equipment and other materials. Adjusted coaching techniques based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.

Key Accomplishments:

● Assembled and conducted sports-related activities including training camps, skill-improvement courses, clinics and pre-season try-outs. Coached individual/groups in sports rules, game strategies andperformanceprinciples; specific ways of moving the body, hands and feet to achieve desired results.

● Achieved maximum performance of the athletes byplanning anddirectingphysical conditioning. Ensured safety and proper usage of equipment by monitoring athletes. Kept up-to-date changing rules, techniques, technologies and philosophies relevant to their sport.

● Explained and demonstrated theusage of trampolines, weights andother specific training equipment. Advancedand arranged competition schedules and programs

Crafton Hills College, Yucapia, CA United States

Riverside Community College, Riverside, CA United States Ramona High, Riverside, CA United States

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