Brandan J. Gerry

Motivated, highly skilled professional with over 24 years of in-hospital practical experience in critical care environments. Highly adaptable and willing to learn. Excellent ability to multitask and adapt to staffing changes and challenges. 11 years of experience as a didactic and clinical instructor, covering all respiratory educational topics. 5 Years of experience as the Director of the Respiratory Therapy program, managing 13 staff and 70 students.

Program Director - Concorde Career College

(2021-01)

Program Director managing 15 faculty members of the Respiratory Department. 40 Hours per Week. Also serving as Concorde Career College National RT Lead.

• Track and manage over 70 Respiratory Therapy students from interview to employment
• Coordinate staff and student training calendars
• Maintain relationships with all clinical partners
• National Team Lead for RT210, 240 and 250 redesign
• Plan and present an annual meeting with the Program Advisory Committee to review the RT program
• Maintain student attendance and participation utilizing CourseKey
• Proficient with Teams, Zoom, Google, Excel, Word, Canvas, Course Key, and Campus Nexus
• Updated curriculum to reflect new NBRC TMC Content
• Manages and maintains student records, grades, and advisements per Concorde, ACCSC, and COARC policies
• NBRC TMC and NBRC Clinical Simulation Expert
• Participates in the training of instructors, serving as a mentor to new faculty members in both the clinical and didactic settings
• Selects and participates in team interviews for potential respiratory faculty members
• Coordinated monthly review meeting with all RT Program Directors
• SME for all questions regarding the Respiratory Therapy Program
• Online RT Program Committee creation and implementation SME
• Initiated ACLS/PALS training program across all RT programs
• Participated in the Clinical Tracking selection committee
• Member of National Concorde Career College Artificial Intelligence Integration Team

Didactic/Clinical Instructor - Concorde Career College

(2014-01 - 2021-12)

40 Hours per Week. Served as both Didactic and Clinical Instructor.

• Managed students in the classroom, providing lecture and laboratory training
• Classroom instruction on all areas of the Concorde curriculum
• Advises students on career opportunities within the respiratory discipline and credentialing board examinations
• Responsible for up to 6 students in many clinical environments, including general floor therapy, emergency medicine, and critical care
• Instructs/trains students in all aspects of clinical bedside care, aerosol therapy, airway clearance therapies, and electronic charting systems
• Ensures patient and student safety in the clinical setting per hospital, Concorde, and OSHA policies
• Maintains professional relationships with clinical affiliates and hospital staff

Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Therapist - Methodist Children's Hospital

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

36 Hours Per Week.

• Initiation and Management of Critical Care Ventilators, HFOV, Nitric Oxide, HFNC, Surfactant preparation and administration
• Member of high-risk delivery and critical care team
• Pediatric floor therapy with management of IPV, Meta-Neb, Aerosol therapy, mechanical ventilation, HFNC, airway clearance, and oxygen therapy

68V20 Respiratory Specialist - 399TH Combat Support Hospital

(2002-01 - 2011-12)

Deployed with the 399th Combat Support Hospital to Tikrit, Iraq, supporting OIF in 2006-2007.

• Squad Leader of 8 soldiers during drill weekends
• Care of Acute Multi Trauma including GSW, TBI, Burn, and Explosive injuries
• Aerosol and Oxygen Therapy, Preventive Maintenance NCO

Master's of Higher Education Leadership - Southern New Hampshire University (2024-01 - 2026-06)

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy - Thomas Edison State College (2016-01 - 2018-12)

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy - Thomas Edison State College (2004-01 - 2005-12)

Certificate - Respiratory Specialist - AMMED Center and School (2001-01 - 2002-12)