Dennis W. Pope, Jr, RRT

New Orleans, LA adrjew@r.postjobfree.com 207-***-**** linkedin.com/in/dennispope-rrt

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Professional Registered Respiratory Therapist with 17+ years of travel experience in promoting and restoring patients’ health by providing outstanding cardiopulmonary care by utilizing treatment methods, respiratory rehabilitation, ventilator management, protocols, and diagnostic procedures. Solid expertise in full spectrum respiratory care for patients from neonatal to geriatric and in varied settings including ER, ICU, PICU, NICU, LTAC, and Med/Surg. Quick-thinking critical decision maker in high-stress situations, including COVID-19 treatment challenges. Energetic, hands-on team player with a positive attitude who quickly adjusts to new settings.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Healthcare Science, 2010

Morehead State University, Morehead, KY

Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Care Therapy, 2005

Lexington Community College, Lexington, KY

Credentials & Certifications

Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board of Respiratory Care, # 89348

Registered Respiratory Therapist - State of Tennessee, # 3889

Registered Respiratory Therapist - State of Maine, # TH-3271

Registered Respiratory Therapist - State of Mississippi, # RCP-3522

Registered Respiratory Therapist - State of Kentucky, # 4957

Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association/American Academy of Pediatrics

Skills

COVID-19 Treatment

Mechanical Ventilator Initiation & Management

Respiratory Equipment Setup

Intubation / Extubation

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Artificial Airway Management

Life Support

Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation

Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing

Arterial Blood Gas / ABG / Blood Oxygen

High Flow Oxygen Therapy

BIPAP / CPAP Therapy

Chest Physiotherapy

Tracheostomy Care

Aerosol Medication Administration

Vital Sign Assessment

Dosage Calculation

Electronic Medical Records - Epic, Sorain, Meditech, Cerner

Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint

Emergency Care, Critical Care, Acute Care

ER, ICU, PICU, NICU, LTAC, and Med/Surg

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

Teamwork

Ability to Work Independently

Stamina / Physical Endurance

Creative Problem Resolution

Time Management & Prioritization

Critical Thinking

Verbal and Written Communication

Active Listening

Patient Education

Compassion

Patience

Positive Attitude

Work History

Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist, May 2022 – June 2022

Helped patients accomplish treatment plans and support life by administering inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.

Performed chest physiotherapy, intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV), and intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) therapy.

Assisted patients with CPAP/BIPAP devices, performed mask fittings, and adjusted pressure settings.

Evaluated effects of respiratory therapy treatment plans by observing, noting, and evaluating physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and recommended adjustments and modifications where appropriate.

Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments and provided all requested diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Responded to all cardiopulmonary emergency codes and rendered care with proper ACLS methods.

Documented and charted all therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.

Greenwood Leflore Hospital, Greenwood, MS

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist, December 2021 to March 2022

Performed chest physiotherapy, intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV), and intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) therapy.

Assisted patients with CPAP/BIPAP devices, performed mask fittings, and adjusted pressure settings.

Evaluated effects of respiratory therapy treatment plans by observing, noting, and evaluating physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and recommended adjustments and modifications where appropriate.

Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments and provided all requested diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Responded to all cardiopulmonary emergency codes and rendered care with proper ACLS methods.

Documented and charted all therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.

Austin Hills Staffing, LLC, New Orleans, LA

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist, February 2020 to December 2021

Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.

Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.

Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to staff.

Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.

Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.

Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.

Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, Gulfport, MS

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist, February 2019 to January 2020

Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues pursuant to physicians’ orders.

Responded to all emergency codes and immediately initiated proper treatment.

Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.

Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.

Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.

Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.

Favorite Healthcare Staffing, Louisville & Lexington, KY

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist, July 2016 to February 2019

Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.

Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma, and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.

Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.

Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.

Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.

Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.

HCA Healthcare Inc., Frankfort, KY

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist, January 2012 to July 2016

Performed pediatric/newborn respiratory intervention, arterial line placement, and general floor therapy (including bronchoscopies/ABG's).

Assisted in NICU transport for critical neonates.

Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.

Worked with physicians to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.

Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.

Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.

Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.

Gulf South Health Staffing, Covington, LA

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist, September 2008 to December 2011

Performed pediatric/newborn respiratory intervention, arterial line placement, and general floor therapy (including bronchoscopies/ABG's).

Assisted in NICU transport for critical neonates.

Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.

Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.

Aided physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.

Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.

Assisted physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Responded to all cardiopulmonary emergency codes and rendered care with proper ACLS methods.

Regency Hospital Company LLC, Covington, LA

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist, December 2007 to August 2008

Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and coordinating with physicians and other care team members on care.

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.

Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.

Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.

Gifted Nurses, Covington, LA

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist, February 2006 to December 2007

Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.

Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.

Communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.

Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.

Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.

Aureus Medical Staffing, North Platte, NE

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist, November 2005 to November 2006

Gathered, charted and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.

Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments.

Collected and set up both sterile and non-sterile surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.

Set up and maintained respiratory therapy machines and equipment for patients.

Optimized machinery and obtained consistent, accurate results through proper equipment calibration.

Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.

Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.

Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, KY

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist, May 2004 to January 2006

Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.

Questioned patients about medical backgrounds to obtain accurate health history data and optimize treatment plans.

Collected, evaluated and set up both sterile and non-sterile surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.

Setup respiratory therapy machines and equipment for patients.

Optimized machinery and obtained consistent, accurate results through proper equipment calibration.

Oversaw needs of patients in large facility while consistently providing high level of quality care.

Publications

•“Snoring During Early Childhood and Academic Performances at Ages Thirteen to Fourteen Years” Pediatrics, Bol. 107; No. 6, pp. 1394-1399, Jan 1, 2001.

•"Objective Sleepiness Measures in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea” Pediatrics, Vol. 108; No. 3, pp. 693-697, Jan 1, 2001.

•“Neurocognitive Development in the Snoring Child” Sleep, Abs. Ed., pp.658-660, Jan 1, 2001.

Specialized Training

Neonatal Intensive Care Transport Team, Intensive 40 - hr Training Program, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, 5/14

Care of the Sick Neonate During Transport, Training Program, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Covington, Louisiana, 12/15

Polysomnography Technologist Training, Sleep Research Clinic, Marrero, Louisiana, 3/97 – 11/97

Research

University of Louisville School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics - Assisted Dr. David Gozal to create a Pediatric Sleep Research Lab at Kosair Children's Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky, 1/00 - 5/01

Tulane University School of Medicine, N.I.H. Grant Research and Publishing - Performed pediatric sleep research studies with Dr. David Gozal at the Sleep Medicine Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1/98 - 5/00

Professional Affiliations

•American Association for Respiratory Care

•American Academy of Sleep Medicine

•Academy of Pediatrics

•American Heart Association

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