David Adam Denton
Saltillo
Summary
A dependable, loyal, and work-oriented professional with 25 years of experience in the field of Respiratory Care, specializing in education, critical care, and neonatal and pediatric care. Continuously seeking to improve education and expand knowledge, dedicated to enhancing value to prospective employers. Registered and Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care, also holding the designation of Registered Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director, Respiratory Therapy Program
Itawamba Community College
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible for all aspects of the RT program to include teaching classes, labs, and clinical courses
- Responsible for the program budget and accreditation
- Oversight of the Clinical Director of Education
- Responsible for board exam pass rates and job placement for approximately 14 students per year
- Serve on various college councils and committees.
- Serve as liaison to the Dean of Health Sciences for the RT program.
- Responsible for outreach, and student recruiting for both Health Sciences, as well as Respiratory Therapy.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program.
- Designed customized training programs to enhance staff knowledge and skills in key areas of responsibility.
- Developed Code Blue & Red program from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles for student recruting.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Evaluated program performance through comprehensive data analysis, driving continuous improvement efforts.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
North Mississippi Medical Center’s Women’s Hospital
01.2000 - Current
- Responsible for the management of critically ill neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients within the guidelines of the scope of practice defined by the NBRC, AARC, and NMMC
- Member of the dedicated Neonatal, Pediatric Transport team
- Served as a preceptor for incoming Respiratory Therapists
- Serve in a PRN role currently, and work around 20-30 shifts a year
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as , ventilator management,intubations, and arterial line placement.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Educated patients and families about their conditions and home care requirements, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health postdischarge.
- Assisted in the development of respiratory care protocols, ensuring that clinical practices were aligned with current evidence-based guidelines and industry standards.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives, participating in the development of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for respiratory care.
- Served as a preceptor for new hires and student therapists, imparting knowledge of best practices while fostering a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, actively contributing insights regarding patients'' respiratory status and advocating for optimal care strategies.
Clinical Education Director for the Respiratory Therapy Program
Itawamba Community College
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Responsible for all aspects of education for freshmen and sophomore students education in the clinical setting
- Maintained schedules, presented curriculum, and coordinated clinical affiliate connection with I.C.C’s Respiratory Therapy program
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing programmatic outcomes and making necessary adjustments based on data analysis.
- Fostered partnerships with local clinical sites to create experiential learning opportunities aligned with career pathways or industry trends.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Health Sciences
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS12-2008
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care Technology
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05-2001
Skills
- Relationship building
- Effective leader
- Program leadership
- Staff development
- Task delegation
- Regulatory compliance
- Policy implementation
- Personnel supervision
- Group and individual instruction
- Budgeting and financial management
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Student counseling
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Academic advisement
- Classroom management
- Quality assurance
- Recruitment and hiring
- Community engagement
- Administration
- Performance evaluation
- Resource allocation
- Needs assessment
- Grant writing
- Performance standards and analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Chosen as (1 of 2) NISOD award recipients in 2016 for outstanding work related to faculty at Itawamba Community College.
- Received nomination for the Leadership and Development Institute program at Itawamba Community College for faculty recognized as upcoming leaders at the college.
- Regional Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor and Mentor.
- Received two nominations for the national Respiratory Therapy program of the year by the Committe for Accreditation of Respiratory Care. (2008/2018)
Affiliations
- American Association for Respiratory Care, 01/01/01
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified
- Neonatal Resuscitation Regional Instructor
- Former President, Mississippi Society for Respiratory Care
Certification
- Advanced Life Support Certification (ACLS/ALS)
- First Aid Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified
- Certified and Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)
- Neonatal and Pediatric Specialist (NBRC)
Timeline
Program Director, Respiratory Therapy Program
Itawamba Community College
01.2016 - Current
Clinical Education Director for the Respiratory Therapy Program
Itawamba Community College
01.2006 - 01.2016
Staff Respiratory Therapist
North Mississippi Medical Center’s Women’s Hospital
01.2000 - Current
- Advanced Life Support Certification (ACLS/ALS)
- First Aid Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified
- Certified and Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)
- Neonatal and Pediatric Specialist (NBRC)
Bachelors of Science - Health Sciences
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care Technology
Itawamba Community College
Similar Profiles
James TullosJames Tullos
University-professor at Itawamba Community CollegeUniversity-professor at Itawamba Community College
Abigail AbelAbigail Abel
Clinical Rotation at Itawamba Community CollegeClinical Rotation at Itawamba Community College
Kaliyah ClayKaliyah Clay
Radiology Technology Adjunct at Itawamba Community CollegeRadiology Technology Adjunct at Itawamba Community College