Project Management Respiratory Therapist, Nursing

PHILLIP TINKER

San Antonio, TX *****

410-***-**** *******.******@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-tinker

RESPIRATORY THERAPY NURSING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT HEALTH INFORMATICS Program Director, Registered Nurse, and Respiratory Therapist, with an Active Secret Security Clearance, offering 20 years of extensive experience in healthcare program management, education, and clinical practice. Passionate about advancing patient care and optimizing healthcare education through innovative curriculum development and effective team leadership. History in managing multifaceted healthcare programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving exceptional training outcomes. Adept in fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals to enhance service delivery. Committed to leveraging expertise in healthcare consultation, project management, and financial oversight to contribute positively to the healthcare industry. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

● Healthcare Consultation

● Project Management

● Assessment Evaluation

● Training Instructor

● Social Assistance

● Financial Management

● Regulatory Compliance

● Curriculum Development

● Team Leadership

EDUCATION

Liberty University of Lynchburg, VA

Master of Science in Nursing Informatics Expected 12/2025 Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2019

Honors: Cum Laude

Thomas Edison State University, Trenton, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Applied Science and Technology, Respiratory Care 2014 CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse (TX number 987231) 2019

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC 146008) 2014 Certified Respiratory Therapist 2012

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification 2020

Allied Health Instructor Certification 2019

Project Management Certification, Kapili Services, LLC (40 hours) 2022 NOTABLE AWARDS

Defense Meritorious Service Award

Joint Service Commendation Award (2)

Joint Service Achievement Award

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Award (3)

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2)

Navy/Marine Corps Overseas (2)

Good Conduct Award (4)

MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

Emergency Room Nurse, Full Spectrum ER (2020 – Present)

Managed critically ill and trauma patients, coordinated care, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in a 13 bed ER.

Performed rapid assessments, initiated lifesaving interventions, and oversaw the application of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and protocols.

Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple high-acuity patient, ensuring timely and effective care delivery. PHILLIP TINKER PG. 2

The United States Navy Various Locations 2005 - Present Programs Director (2022 – Present)

Oversaw 3 medical health programs, managing a team of 14 staff members and facilitating the training of 101 students annually, which resulted in a 20% increase in graduation rates for Behavioral Health Technician students.

Directed the Behavioral Health, Histology, and Electro Neuro Diagnostics programs, optimizing curriculum delivery and student engagement, leading to a 15% improvement in student satisfaction scores across all programs.

Implemented training and mentorship initiatives that enhanced instructional quality, contributing to a 30% increase in competency scores among students, reflecting higher preparedness for professional certification exams. Respiratory Therapist Program Director and Director of Clinical Education (2017 -2022)

Managed the curriculum, clinical experiences, and instructor assignments for the Interservice Respiratory Therapy Program while serving as an Adjunct Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word at Uniformed Services University.

Directed a team of 16 instructors in delivering 10,000 hours of didactic and clinical instruction, leading to a 98% pass rate on national certification exams, with 96 graduates, 24 honor graduates, and 56 Dean’s List students.

Spearheaded the development of a new 1,640-hour curriculum, contributing to a 16% revision of the hospital specialist training manual and improving student competency and clinical readiness by 20%.

Managed a $1.2M equipment inventory and a $250K annual budget, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring 100% readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic, filling critical staffing gaps with minimal operational disruption. Respiratory Therapy and Cardiology Department Program Supervisor (2015)

Supervised daily assignments of 18 respiratory therapists across 3 Critical Care Units, 16 inpatient wards, and the Emergency Medicine Department, ensuring adequate staffing and reducing response times by 20% during a critical manning shortage.

Delivered 8 hours of ventilator training for 22 medical providers, enhancing ventilator management proficiency and improving patient outcomes by 15% for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients across the USNS COMFORT, hospital ship.

Developed an oxygen tank verification device that ensured safe oxygen delivery across 177 ship locations, enhancing equipment reliability, and reducing system malfunctions by 25% during Hurricane Matthew relief efforts. Respiratory Therapy Supervisor (2013 - 2017)

Supervised 50 respiratory therapists, overseeing ventilator, aerosol, and chest therapy treatments for 1,800 beneficiaries annually, increasing the department's care capacity by 50% and mentoring 9 junior staff members.

Educated 75 nurses, physicians, corpsmen, and respiratory therapists on advanced ventilator support and airway management, resulting in 1,008 successful patient outcomes with zero clinical errors over 4 years.

Led preparation for Joint Commission inspections by updating staff training records and Standard Operating Procedures, reducing new staff orientation time by 30%, and ensuring zero critical discrepancies during mock and official inspections. MEMBERSHIPS COMMITTEES

Defense Health Agency Essentris Standardization, Respiratory Therapy Lead 2020 – Present Defense Health Agency Critical Care Clinical Community 2020 – Present Texas Nursing Association (TNA) 2020- Present

American Nursing Association (ANA) 2020- Present

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 2019 – Present Texas Society for Respiratory Care (TSRC) 2019 – Present Navy Surgical Combat Causality Care, Sub Committee and Non-Combat Casualty Care Team 2018 – Present Joint Service Respiratory Therapist Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working Group 2017- Present National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 2012 – Present American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) 2009– Present TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365, SharePoint

Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows

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