Jodi Clayton
Maggie Valley,NC
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with expertise in airway management and ventilator support. Experience in leadership roles, significantly enhancing department operations and patient care quality. Skilled in both conflict resolution and respiratory equipment training, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist (RRT, RCP)
Haywood Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Manage ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administer oxygen therapy and aerosol therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provide antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with handheld nebulizers and positive pressure equipment.
- Provide emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure.
- Increase patient comfort with compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist (RRT, RCP)
AdventHealth
04.2022 - 01.2024
- All the same duties as described above
- Managed charge audits
- Assisted with chart audits
Director of Respiratory Therapy (RRT, RCP)
CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2022
- Clinical and administrative management of Respiratory Therapy Department.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for RT positions.
- Conducted scheduled and impromptu evaluations to assess work performance.
- Measured team performance and reported metrics to leadership team members.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Set and managed schedules to give proper coverage to required areas and meet customer service demands.
- Analyzed and reported on key departmental metrics to hospital leadership, demonstrating the impact of the respiratory therapy services on overall patient care quality and outcomes.
- Streamlined department operations by identifying areas for improvement and implementing efficient processes.
- Evaluated new technologies and therapy modalities to ensure the department remained at the forefront of innovative patient care delivery.
- Ensured departmental compliance with all relevant regulations, accreditation standards, and hospital policies.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication among team members about best practices, process improvements, and lessons learned from critical incidents or adverse events.
Territory Manager/Respiratory Therapist (RRT, RCP)
Alana HealthCare
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Made sales calls to physicians and hospitals to sell company services offering NPPV for patients with chronic respiratory failure.
- Managed ventilator care for patients on home ventilators and NPPV from eastern Tennessee to Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Communication with physicians regarding patients' status and recommendations.
- Completed extensive documentation required for patient care.
Center Manager, Respiratory Therapist (RRT, RCP)
Lincare/Adult & Pediatric Specialists
05.2011 - 10.2013
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Developed work schedules for clinical staff.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
Respiratory Therapist
Mission Hospital
06.2004 - 09.2010
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and communicating with physicians and nurses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL06-2020
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC05-2004
Piano Performance
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC01-1984
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- Respiratory Equipment Training, Set up, and Use
- Patient Assessment
- Ventilator Management
- Leadership
- Training and Development
- Priority Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Scheduling
- Staff Management
- Processes and Procedures
- Training and Mentoring
- Operations Management
Certification
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 2004-Present
- NCRCB License Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 2004-Present
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- BLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist (RRT, RCP)
Haywood Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist (RRT, RCP)
AdventHealth
04.2022 - 01.2024
Director of Respiratory Therapy (RRT, RCP)
CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2022
Territory Manager/Respiratory Therapist (RRT, RCP)
Alana HealthCare
05.2013 - 10.2015
Center Manager, Respiratory Therapist (RRT, RCP)
Lincare/Adult & Pediatric Specialists
05.2011 - 10.2013
Respiratory Therapist
Mission Hospital
06.2004 - 09.2010
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 2004-Present
- NCRCB License Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) 2004-Present
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- BLS
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Southwestern Community College
Piano Performance
Meredith College
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