Tracy B. Denton
Greenville
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 9 years of experience in Respiratory Care. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Educator/Team Lead/ECMO Specialist
Quality Staffing Services/WakeMed
11.2021 - Current
- RT team lead for 9+ therapist on scheduled shifts
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
Registered Respiratory Therapist II
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Registered Respiratory Therapist II/ Charge RT
Vidant Medical Center- Level 1 Trauma Center
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Managed 20+ therapist nightly when assigned team lead.
- Adult therapist experience included general floor care, cathlab procedures, intermediate care, and adult critical care.
- Trained ECMO specialist who managed ECMO equipment while working with nurses and Physicians.
- Obtaining arterial blood gases, IPV therapies, airway clearance modalities, aerosol therapy, patient transport, special gases therapy.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UNC Healthcare- Level 1 Trauma Center
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Adult therapist working mainly in intensive care units including, medicine, surgery, cardiac, cardiothoracic, and neuroscience.
- Experience includes but not limited to invasive/non-invasive ventilation.
- Obtaining and processing arterial blood gases, IPV therapies, airway clearance modalities, aerosol therapy, patient transport, special gases therapy.
- Also worked on step down floor with Cystic Fibrosis patients.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2018
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC05.2015
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Critical Care
- Airway Management
- Collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- MS Office Proficiency
- EMR Systems
Affiliations
- American Association for Respiratory Care Member # 9810507
- National Board of Respiratory Care
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (06/2025)
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist (06/2025)
- ECMO Specialist endorsement (06/2024)
- BLS- American Heart Association (06/2024)
- ACLS-American Heart Association (9/2023)
- PALS-American Heart Association (11/2023)
Timeline
Adult Educator/Team Lead/ECMO Specialist
Quality Staffing Services/WakeMed
11.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist II
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist II/ Charge RT
Vidant Medical Center- Level 1 Trauma Center
10.2018 - 09.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UNC Healthcare- Level 1 Trauma Center
01.2017 - 10.2018
MBA - Healthcare Management
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pitt Community College
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