Martin Grubb
Morehead
Summary
A highly trained and proactive individual seeks a Director Position in Respiratory Care with the University of Kentucky St Claire Regional Hospital highly motivated and results-oriented professional possessing exceptional communication skills and extensive clinical experience. Demonstrated ability to streamline operations to increase efficiency and company profit. Strong background of effective management in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Solid record of consistently exceeding goals through strategic planning, problem solving, staff development, and project execution.
Developed leadership and strategic planning skills in high-stakes military environment, seeking to transition into new field. Specializes in logistical coordination and resource management, ensuring operational efficiency. Focused on leveraging these transferable skills to drive success in diverse professional settings.
Driven and dependable professional with focus on strategic planning and leadership. Adept in logistical coordination and personnel management, with solid foundation in operational efficiency and resource allocation. Committed to optimizing team performance and achieving organizational goals.
Offering strong foundation in military operations and leadership skills, ready to learn and grow in challenging environment. Brings expertise in logistical coordination and strategic planning, ensuring effective resource management and team collaboration. Ready to use and develop skills in personnel management and operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Sergeant Major
US ARMY
03.2024 - Current
- A G3 SGM, primarily serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the G3 (Operations) staff officer, providing guidance on operations, training, planning, and ensuring the smooth execution of missions by overseeing the enlisted personnel within the G3 section, acting as a key link between the command leadership and the junior enlisted ranks in operational matters
- Key responsibilities of a G3 SGM include advising the G3, providing expert enlisted perspective on operational planning, training, and readiness issues to the G3 staff
- Enlisted Staff Supervision: Leading, mentoring, and developing the G3 enlisted personnel, ensuring their proficiency and readiness
- Monitoring Operations: Keeping track of current operations, identifying potential issues, and ensuring timely reporting to the commander
- Training Management: Overseeing the G3 staff's training schedule, ensuring they are adequately prepared for their roles in planning and executing operations
- Communication and Coordination: Facilitating communication between the G3 staff and other staff sections, as well as subordinate units, to maintain a common operational picture
- Force Management: Contributing to the unit's force management by advising on personnel readiness and deployment requirements
- Standards Enforcement: Ensuring adherence to Army standards and policies within the G3 section
- After Action Reviews: Leading and participating in AARs to identify lessons learned and improve future operations
- Specific areas where a G3 SGM might be involved: Mission analysis and planning, providing input on operational plans, courses of action, and contingencies
- Exercise planning and execution: Overseeing enlisted participation in training exercises and evaluating their performance
- Current operations briefings: Preparing and presenting updates on ongoing operations to command leadership
- Staff duty rotations: Ensuring proper coverage during staff duty shifts within the G3 section
- NCO development programs: Identifying and developing future G3 NCOs through mentorship and training opportunities
Company First Sergeant
US ARMY
06.2001 - 07.2024
- Received commendation for outstanding performance through exemplifying exceptional situational problem-solving and analytical skills, professionalism, and integrity at all times
- Acquired expertise in adhering to safety procedures and policies
- Diplomatically collaborate with various officials in developing and implementing operational procedures toward successful completion
- Awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received in Afghanistan, and various other awards
- Responsible for over $6,000,000 of command equipment with no deficiencies, losses or damages
- Maintained 100% accountability of a large section of equipment worth over $1,000,000,000 during multiple overseas deployments
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST • CRITICAL CARE
University of Kentucky
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Cardiovascular ICU of a regional facility with 945 beds to develop and administer pulmonary care plans for adult patients with varying degrees of complexity and medical needs
- Minimize complications for medical and surgical patients with cardiovascular conditions and co-morbidities, including heart and renal failure, arrhythmias, open heart surgery, unstable angina, infections, and sepsis
- Ensure appropriate patient transitions based on medical status and maximize resources as COVID-19 response team member, working with hospital decision-makers to protect staff and effectively manage an influx of critical patients
- Monitor and promote assisted respiration for patients with BiPAP and CPAP machines, mechanical ventilators, HFJV, tracheostomies, and endotracheal tubes (ETT)/intubation
- Maintain healthy and unrestricted airways by administering pharmacological treatments, caring for/securing ETT, nasotracheal, and tracheostomy tubes, and using positioning, suctioning, and low-intensity vibration therapy to manage secretions
- Assist physicians with detecting medical status changes and developing care plans by obtaining arterial blood gas (ABG) samples and assessing vital signs, telemetry strips, blood chemistry, pulmonary artery pressure, physiological response, and appearance
- Managed a daily patient caseload of 10 to 40 patients on a general medical/surgical nursing unit within a 945-bed hospital
- Coordinated with physicians, nursing staff, and physical/occupational therapy clinicians to monitor patient response to mobility and treatments
- Improved respiratory function by implementing pulmonary rehabilitation programs, providing nebulizer treatments, and performing bronchopulmonary hygiene, coughing exercises, vibration and percussion, and vest airway clearance techniques
- Delivered patient and family education to reinforce precautions, prepare patients for safe discharge to home or subacute facilities, and minimize surgical complications with incentive spirometry
- Enhanced coordination of care through interdisciplinary communication and prompt documentation, including presenting discharge recommendations in team meetings, entering data in the EMR, and delivering concise status updates during rounds
- Ensured accurate delivery of treatment parameters per physician orders, including supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula and face mask, bronchodilators and other medications, and post-surgical protocols and precautions
- Strengthened services for patients with cystic fibrosis by collaborating with nursing and rehabilitation staff to design a fun and engaging group program for teenage patients to increase physical activity and improve secretion management
RESPIRATORY THERAPY TECHNICIAN
University of Kentucky
12.2018 - 12.2019
- A full range of treatment and testing duties using considerable independent judgment to adjust treatment plans and recommend pulmonary treatment programs for physician review and approval
- The employee works under the general review of physicians and nursing supervisors and may be responsible for in-service training of nursing staff
- Conducts aerosol and intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments using nebulizers, respirators, and dilator medications
- Sets up EKG machine, position leads onto patients and run electrocardiograms (EKG's)
- Performs pulmonary function tests using a Spirometer; calculates lung volume and vital capacities
- Sets up and adjusts portable volume ventilators and chest shell ventilators, and checks on ventilator patients
- Nebulizes, suctions, and collects sputum using naso-tracheal suction catheter; sends specimens to laboratory for analysis
- Listens to lung sound using stethoscope to evaluate locations of respiratory problems; observes patient signs and symptoms
- Percusses patient's chest and back using air trapping techniques, and positions patient for drainage
- Sets up, operates, and adjusts oxygen therapy equipment and humidifiers
- Checks piped-in and emergency oxygen supplies, changes tanks, and orders oxygen
- Keeps records of treatments, does patient charting, and orders supplies
- Educates patients concerning respiratory problems and consults with nursing staff
- Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines
- Performs related work as assigned
- Work is performed in a hospital setting under the direction of physicians and nursing supervisors guided by standardized procedures, hospital regulations, and physicians' orders
- Work involves contact with patients with contagious diseases and handling high-pressure cylinders
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY12-2019
Bachelor of Arts - University Studies
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY12-2019
Skills
- Effective team leader
- Trained in emergency response
- HAZMAT handling
- Confidential Security Clearance
- Equipment maintenance
- Supply and logistics planning
- Data management
- Effective time manager
- Staff development
- Policy/program development
- Staff training
- Supervision and training
- Calm under pressure
- Superb time management skills
- Ability to handle fast-paced environment
- Operational excellence
- Personnel management
- Logistics management
- Staff mentoring
- Cross-functional coordination
- Supplier relationships
- Purchase orders
- Organizational development
- Scheduling and coordination
- Workforce planning
- Business process reengineering
- Process improvement initiatives
- Application systems
- Supply chain management
- Change management actions
- Gap closure support
- Training sessions
- Discipline and focus
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Military operations
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Situational awareness
- Combat training
- Weapons handling
- Vehicle inspection
- Team building
- Leadership development
- Surveillance monitoring
- Tactical operations
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Operations management
- Risk assessment
- Professionalism
- Communications equipment operation
- Time management abilities
- Written communication
- Project management
- Classroom instruction
Accomplishments
Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (times 3), Army Commendation Medal (times 6), Army Achievement Medal (times 6)
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Air Assault Badge - The Sabalauski Air Assault School or a similar U.S Army course.
Timeline
Operations Sergeant Major
US ARMY
03.2024 - Current
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST • CRITICAL CARE
University of Kentucky
01.2020 - 01.2024
RESPIRATORY THERAPY TECHNICIAN
University of Kentucky
12.2018 - 12.2019
Company First Sergeant
US ARMY
06.2001 - 07.2024
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Morehead State University
Bachelor of Arts - University Studies
Morehead State University
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