Respiratory Therapist Assistant Manager

Lorinda Dacus

Remote Respiratory Therapist

Bay, AR 72411 ************@*****.*** 870-***-****

Professional Summary

Experienced and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 25+ years across acute care, home health, emergency, and remote troubleshooting settings. Proven leadership as Assistant Manager, strong communication skills, and clinical marketing experience. Adept in invasive/non-invasive therapies, ventilator management, pediatric and geriatric care. Seeking a remote or virtual RT position where patient advocacy and technical skill intersect.

Certifications & Licenses

- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

- Licensed in Arkansas and Missouri

- HIPAA & OSHA Compliant

Key Skills

- Mechanical Ventilation (Invasive & Non-Invasive)

- Pediatric & Neonatal Respiratory Care

- Emergency & ICU RT Protocols

- Telehealth Troubleshooting & Support

- Clinical Leadership & Staff Management

- Oxygen & Medication Delivery Compliance

- Pulmonary Rehab & Patient Education

- Medical Marketing & Outreach

Professional Experience

Remote Troubleshooting Respiratory Therapist

Rotech Oxygen & Medical Equipment - Blytheville, AR Oct 2024 - Jul 2025

- Provided phone-based troubleshooting for pediatric home care patients.

- Responded to patient/family concerns with rapid resolution and education. Respiratory Therapist - Emergency / ICU (Contract) Cross Country Staffers - Multiple Locations

- Pemiscot Memorial Hospital (Hayti, MO) - May 2024 - Nov 2024

- Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (Poplar Bluff, MO) - Feb 2024 - May 2024 Lorinda Dacus

Remote Respiratory Therapist

Bay, AR 72411 ************@*****.*** 870-***-****

- Arkansas Health/DHS (Benton, AR) - Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

- Provided critical care for ventilated patients.

- Managed long-term trach/ventilator care in a nursing home setting. Assistant Manager, RT Department

Allied Health Services - Jonesboro, AR Apr 2021 - Jun 2023

- Oversaw implementation of RT protocols across clinical departments.

- Led Rapid Response Team and managed all oxygen and ventilator therapies.

- Supervised RT staff, rehab coordination, and treatment documentation. Emergency Room RT

Crittenden Regional Hospital - West Memphis, AR May 2017 - Dec 2020

- Delivered advanced RT in fast-paced ER settings.

- Assisted with bedside procedures and emergency intubations. Clinical Therapy Director

PhilCare Medical Supply - Jonesboro, AR Oct 2009 - Dec 2016

- Directed staff scheduling and patient care rotations.

- Led medical marketing and DME compliance for CF and oxygen therapy. Home Care Respiratory Therapist

Brooks Medical Supply - Jonesboro, AR Sep 2005 - Aug 2009

- Delivered in-home respiratory therapies per physician orders. Hospital RT - Med/Surg, Pediatric, Neonatal, MICU/CVICU Baptist Hospital - Little Rock, AR Oct 1999 - Mar 2005

- Provided RT services to neonates and pediatric patients.

- Managed ventilator and apnea monitors for home and inpatient use. Education

- A.S. in Respiratory Care, Black River Technical College - Pocahontas, AR (1999)

- A.A. in Liberal Arts, Arkansas State University - Newport, AR (1997)

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