Rachel Dixon, BSRC, RRT
Lakeside, CA
Email: [email protected] | Phone: (702) 338-3397
Portfolio: http://www.racheljdixon.com
Professional Summary
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with experience in respiratory therapy across diverse healthcare settings.
Licenses & Certifications
Education
Professional Experience
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kindred, Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital – Austin, TX (2014 – 2016)
Seton Hospital – Austin, TX (2016)
French Park Subacute Center – Santa Ana, CA (2011 – 2013)
Caduceus Healthcare (CDC Contractor) – San Diego, CA (2022 – 2023)
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospitals – Austin & Round Rock, TX (2017 – 2019)
Skills & Competencies
Lakeside, CA
Email: [email protected] | Phone: (702) 338-3397
Portfolio: http://www.racheljdixon.com
Professional Summary
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with experience in respiratory therapy across diverse healthcare settings.
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Six Sigma Certified Green Belt
Education
- Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics
University of San Diego – San Diego, CA - Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
University of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio, TX - Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy
California College San Diego – San Diego, CA - Associate of Science in Applied Mathematics and Sciences
Palomar College – San Marcos, CA
Professional Experience
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kindred, Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital – Austin, TX (2014 – 2016)
- Provided respiratory therapy for at least 50 patients per shift, including oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation management, and patient education.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Seton Hospital – Austin, TX (2016)
- Supported respiratory teams across five major metropolitan hospitals to address staffing needs.
French Park Subacute Center – Santa Ana, CA (2011 – 2013)
- Performed ventilator management and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex respiratory conditions.
Caduceus Healthcare (CDC Contractor) – San Diego, CA (2022 – 2023)
- Completed the first COVID-19 data review and closeout for conveyances and border crossings at CDC San Diego and El Paso Quarantine Stations.
- Conducted inspections for international conveyances, including ships, aircraft, and border crossings, mitigating potential health risks in compliance with CDC and international guidelines.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as international partners, to implement policies related to quarantine, isolation, and emerging infectious diseases.
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospitals – Austin & Round Rock, TX (2017 – 2019)
- Assessed patients and coordinated care with healthcare teams, ensuring effective discharge planning for over 300 active colleagues.
- Developed and maintained strategic relationships with healthcare providers, payers, and community resources to enhance referrals and care continuity.
- Educated healthcare providers and patients on hospital services to boost referrals and improve satisfaction.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and tracked performance metrics to support strategic planning.
- La Costa Glen – Carlsbad, CA (2010 – 2011)
- A Servant’s Heart Care Solutions – San Marcos, CA (2009 – 2010)
- Seacrest Village – Encinitas, CA (2008 – 2009)
Skills & Competencies
- Mechanical Ventilation Management
- Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
- Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis
- Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
- Airway Management & Intubation Assistance
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Documentation (Cerner & Epic)
- Data Analysis & Healthcare Informatics (SQL, Tableau, MS Access, Excel)
- Quality Improvement & Risk Management
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education