William Williamson

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Certified Respiratory Therapy professional, with over twenty-nine years of experience in providing respiratory/pulmonary care, seeking a position with a reputable healthcare facility to be most effective in providing quality respiratory care as well as expand knowledge that is beneficial to all patients and the facility.

Occupational License/Certification

CRT, RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER LICENSE EXPIRES MAY 31, 2024

• Texas Department of State Health Services

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Cerified Respiratory Therapist

Life Care Hospitals of Fort Worth, Tx January 2022-Present

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Fundamental Administrative Services LLC - Fort Worth, TX July 2018 to December 2021. Provided respiratory care to skilled nursing unit and pulmonary rehab unit.

Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit

TRINITY HEALTHCARE RESIDENCE - Fort Worth, TX July 2013 to April 2018

Certified Respiratory Therapist

BAYLOR ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - Fort Worth, TX

November 2004 to June 2013

Certified Respiratory Therapist

JPS HEALTH NETWORK - Fort Worth, TX

January 1996 to January 2004

Certified Respiratory Therapist

COOK CHILDREN MEDICAL CENTER - Fort Worth, TX

December 1995 to January 2004

Medic/Respiratory Technician

US ARMY - San Antonio, TX

March 1988 to December 1995

Education

Respiratory Sciences

US ARMY ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES - San Antonio, TX

January 1993 to October 1993

Skills

•ICU Experience

•Critical Care Experience

•Hospital Experience

Military Service

Branch: U.S. Army

Service Country: United States

Rank: Sargent E-5/Medical Corp. March 1988 to December 1995

medic/respiratory therapist in stationary hospital and combat support evacuation field hospital

Commendations:

army achievement medal (2) - army commendation medal- army good conduct medal (2) - national defense service medal - noncommissioned officer's professional development ribbon - army service ribbon - overseas service ribbon

Certifications and Licenses

Certified Respiratory Therapist May 2020 to May 2022

Additional Information

MANAGEMENT

•Supervised a team of seven respiratory therapist. Ensured adequate staffing by scheduling and training staff to properly and efficiently care for patients. Additional staff that were trained in the care of tracheostomy patients included nurses, certified nurse aides, physical therapist and speech therapist. Responsible for being part of the Interdisciplinary Team to initiate a plan of care in conjunction with speech therapy, assisting tracheostomy patients with rehabilitation. Participated in marketing by evaluating and assessing high acuity pulmonary patients as potential residents of a pulmonary rehabilitation unit.

JOB TASKS/QUALIFICATIONS

•Assessed, treated and cared for adult and pediatric patients with breathing disorders in acute, critical and long-term care settings (CVICU, ICU, NICU and the Emergency Department); working as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care

•Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken as well as medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders

•Maintain patient records, containing pertinent identification and therapy information; maintain patient confidence and protect hospital operations by adhering to HIPAA policies

•Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes; consult with physician if adverse reactions occur

•Selected, assembled, checked and operated various types of mechanical ventilators (Servo, Puritan Bennett, Evita, Avea, Airvo, Trilogy)

•Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, their families and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs

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