Carlos Dixon
Ellenwood
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with a strong background in pulmonary therapy and airway management. Demonstrated leadership in managing patient care and providing emergency respiratory support, leading to superior patient outcomes and optimized team effectiveness.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southern Regional Medical Center
Riverdale
04.2016 - Current
- Implemented respiratory therapy protocols for patients suffering from multiple respiratory issues.
- Evaluated patient progress and adapted treatment plans accordingly.
- Facilitated emergency interventions by delivering essential respiratory support.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted diagnostic tests on patients including arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Established and monitored mechanical ventilators while managing associated critical care responsibilities.
- Conducted endotracheal intubation to uphold airway patency for patients experiencing respiratory failure
- Managed respiratory critical care duties within level III NICU
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Emory Hillandale Hospital
Lithonia
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Executed endotracheal intubation to ensure open airways for patients unable to breathe independently.
- Executed physicians' directives regarding specific treatment protocols and timeframes.
- Configured and monitored mechanical ventilators while executing critical care responsibilities.
- Crafted personalized care plans for patients following detailed evaluation of health status.
- Executed comprehensive diagnostic assessments on patients, such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Administered therapeutic treatments for patients with respiratory illnesses, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Managed daily staffing schedules to enhance team performance and coverage.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers regarding treatment plans.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for use by the respiratory therapy team members.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Managed daily operations of the respiratory therapy team including scheduling shifts and assigning tasks.
- Served as a resource for clinical staff regarding best practices pertaining to respiration treatments.
- Advised families about proper home care techniques after discharge from hospitalization or rehabilitation programs.
- Addressed complaints or issues raised by patients or their families regarding respiratory services provided by the team.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Henry Medical Center
Henry
03.2008 - 08.2013
- Executed respiratory therapy interventions for patients experiencing various respiratory issues.
- Evaluated patient progress and tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- Managed and optimized respiratory equipment to ensure peak performance.
- Supported emergency response efforts by administering essential respiratory assistance.
- Conducted endotracheal intubation to secure open airways for patients experiencing respiratory failure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL08-2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Georgia Medical Institute
GA01-2005
Skills
- Pulmonary Therapy
- Invasive ventilatory techniques
- Diagnostic assessment
- Emergency interventions
- Airway management via intubation
- Healthcare coordination
- ACLS
- BCLS
- PALS
- NRP
Certification
- Respiratory Care Professional #6478
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) #101416
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Emory Hillandale Hospital
08.2018 - 02.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southern Regional Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Grady Memorial Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2018
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Henry Medical Center
03.2008 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Georgia Medical Institute