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Tyler H. Salminen

Education

Internships/Skills

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Registered Respiratory Therapist – NBRC AARC Credentialed

Registered to work in Arizona

BLS ACLS certification current

January 2011 - 2014 University of Wisconsin Platteville, WI

• Masters in Project Management

May 2007-May 2010 University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ

•Bachelor of Science Management/Operations

•GPA 3.85

October 2014-2017 Pima Medical Institute Tucson, AZ

•Associates of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy

•1000+ Clinical Hours Worked: ER, ICU, NICU, PICU, Neuro-ICU at;

St. Mary’s, Banner, TMC, Infinity Sleep Solutions- sleep lab, St. Joseph’s, Catalina Post Acute Care

2005 – 2007 Academy of America Chandler, AZ

•Associates Degree in General Management

•Associates Degree in Operations Management

•GPA 3.91

•National Honor Society

Emphasis: Teaching

2014 - 2016 Rotarian

Rotary Club of America

2008 Project Management - Assistant Events Coordinator Ft. Collins, CO

ESPN - The Golf Channel

2006 Project Management- Tournament Coordinator

Executive Women’s Association Phoenix, AZ

Teamwork skills in large groups of 100+, marketing, sales, P&L analysis, strong organizational skills, project management, high training standards, self-motivated, self-starter, capable of multi-tasking in high stress environments, high retention rate with employees, Interviewing, hiring, and training employees

Computer Proficiencies in various applications. Healthcare systems such as EPIC as well

Work experience

Jan 2023 – Current The Haven of Tucson Tucson, AZ

Liaison

Foster relationships with Case Managers, Directors, Doctors and nursing (mainly) at other hospitals, care facilities, rehabilitation centers within the entire community.

Speaking with case management directly, seeing who is in the “pipeline” for leaving the hospital that could benefit from my facilities services. Retrieving names of patients from different facilities and speaking directly to them and family members about what they’re goals are for the patient and if the goals they have could be met (or surpassed, or not) at our facility.

This leads to referrals for my facility and brings-in more potential patients.

Establishing eligibility for care

Interacting with a range of staff from admissions, providers and other staff to determine if patients will be good fit

Ensure smooth discharge from said facility to our facility

Maintaining “pulse” on my facility. To always be aware of how many beds are currently open, where focus needs to be at any certain time.

Being the “face” of the company

Marketing ideas and working with other marketers within facility to bring more patients

2022-2022 Sapphire Estates Acute Care Hospital Tucson, AZ

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Inventory Management, Mechanical Ventilator Management, Experienced ABG Drawer and Interpreting Results, CPAP/BIPAP, and Interpret Sleep Studies

Experienced in the use of protocols to add orders and make changes as needed. Patient assessment and evaluation as required for treatment, recording and reporting purposes. Performing tracheostomy care such as inspecting and cleaning stoma site; inner cannula, trach tie, and trach tube change. Pulmonary hygiene by tracheal or nasotracheal suction with the use of adjuncts devices such as acapella, vest therapy, etc. Providing bedside lung function testing results interpretation and smoking cessation counseling. Performing a variety of duties related to cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and operating various types of respiratory equipment. Developing protocols helped in hiring and training of new staff members. Working closely with long term acute care patients and families to develop a plan of care utilizing evidence-based outcomes. Reading prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition. Initiating and conducting therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records, and select, assemble, check and operate the equipment.

2021- 2022 St. Charles Hospital Bend & St. Charles Hospital Redmond Oregon

(Traveling) Registered Respiratory Therapist

Assisted physicians with bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations among other procedures. Communicated and collaborated effectively with physicians to ensure patient care and adherence to established standards. Made a “traveling RRT” folder for all new travelers so they knew where to find everything, the major differences that I found in the facility that would help me if I would have known on day 1. Along with expectations and duties that differ from other places so the new traveling RRT could hit the ground running

Set up BI-PAP, CPAP, oxygen compressor and liquid oxygen for patients. Interviewed and examined patients with respiratory illness and oxygen needs. Performed lung capacity tests on patients as prescribed by physician. Analyzed oxygen levels and presence of other gases in patients’ blood. Identified causes and determined probable treatment based on test result. Guided patients on the proper use of inhalers and other respiratory tools. Provided emergency resuscitation to patients.

2018- 2021 Foothills Acute Rehab Center Tucson, AZ

Cardiopulmonary Respiratory Therapist (Registered)

1 entire wing dedicated to ventilated patients. Respiratory in-charge of entire floor. Changing vent numbers, changing modes, respiratory rates, tidal volumes, medications, including end-of-life opiate medications, bagging patients, Respiratory in-charge/take lead in ALL codes in hospital. Setting-up and breaking down of ventilators, ensuring all equipment is accounted for. Cannulas, suction catheters, yankauers, heaters, CPAP/BIPAP, O2, nasal cannulas, venturi masks, and all other modalities and equipment that respiratory deals with in a critical or acute setting.

2nd wing dedicated to COVID-19 patients, acute respiratory diseases with some general acute patients. Chronic COPD, Hepatitis C, cancer (lung, throat mainly), ARDS, TB, Pneumonia, Bronchitis,

Initiation of standard therapy, ventilator management, protocols and diagnostic procedures

set up and maintain mechanical ventilation, CPAP, BiPAP O2 delivery devices

PFT’s, 6 Minute Walk Tests, generating notes for doctor in regard to how much and “if” the patient is in need of oxygen or other delivery devices for after-care treatment

Ordering any and all respiratory equipment thru different vendors to ensure smooth transition to patient in a timely and cost-efficient manner (BIPAP/CPAP, ventilators, nebulizers, oxygen “H”, “E” tanks as well as others approved by insurance companies on a case-by-case basis

Ordering respiratory medications thru pharmacy included but not limited to MDI, DPI, and other meds as needed

Healthcare computer knowledge

Strong attention to detail

Strong experience within hospital setting and acute settings

Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care and management

Comprehensive knowledge of Respiratory Care Department Policies and Procedures

Demonstrate rapid recognition of subtle changes in patient status and will take appropriate action while maintaining professional composure

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Highly organized

2013-2015 South/East Lawn Cemetery and Funeral Home Tucson, AZ

Family Counselor

Establishes and maintains strong business relationships with families. Responds to client inquiries in a timely, respectful, sensitive and professional manner. Supports families in time of grief with acts of kindness by connecting with families through listening, honest communication, and genuine concern. Develops an understanding of each family's unique needs and offers solutions that provide value to them. Stays in touch with families to ensure satisfaction throughout all appointments, and performs all procedures with professionalism and attention to detail. Follows through on all customer problems and requests by providing service beyond expectations so as to ensure satisfaction and forming the foundation for future sales based on long-term relationships. Builds trust-based relationships offering protection to protection to family members, and the family's relatives and friends, by educating them on the benefits of pre-planning. Represents a continuous link from services provided at need, through aftercare, to providing services to protect families in future.

2010-2012 Picasso’s Tucson, AZ

Business Development Manager Marketing Director

Prospected, closed, negotiations with vendors, magazines, food distributors, other stores, Networked with other businesses in our target market (and outside for ideas and networking purposes)

Improved customer satisfaction (and retention)

Held meetings on a weekly basis to drive consistent profitability for the restaurant to all staff

Meetings included but not limited to how to engage customers on upselling products, how to speak to potential customers, how to be well organized

Project management

Procurement of inventory

P&L Analysis

Inventory

Supervised sales

Enforced (and surpassed) all strict laws, and regulations

Trained new employees to learn new and innovative sales ideas to the area; including techniques to up-sale, classes on new product items

Purchased, installed and trained employees on new software systems

1999 – 2008 Olive Garden Restaurant Flagstaff, AZ

Corporate Trainer

Opened new restaurants in the region

In charge of interviewing, hiring, and training incoming employees; including transfers

Arranged meetings with all employees on a regular basis to discuss overall quality of restaurant. Set daily, weekly & monthly goals for the company

Conducted ongoing training for all employees.

Held quarterly meetings for all employees to enforce new items, innovations, and how to sell to customers efficiently

Supervised sales for employees

Maintained guidelines set forth through Darden Corporations Headquarters

Member of Darden Dispute and Resolutions Team

In charge of cash drops & handling money for restaurant

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