The Vent Room, where respiratory therapists come for a little inspiration.
Episodes
Mar 5, 2020
Mar 5, 2020
18 min
This week Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry is joined by Lexie Caraway. They discuss RT quality improvement projects and about Lexie's first submission to the AARC Open Forum. Are you ready for your first submission?
Feb 22, 2020
Feb 22, 2020
28 min
This week Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry speaks to Natalie Napolitano. Natalie tells us about her role as a research clinical specialist. Her desire for improving patient care kicked started her passion for research.
Feb 10, 2020
Feb 10, 2020
43 min
This week Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry speaks to Matt Davis a respiratory therapist who moved over to industry as a sales rep. He talks candidly about the pros and cons of moving over to what some people consider the dark side of healthcare.
Jan 16, 2020
Jan 16, 2020
43 min
Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry speaks with Dr. Renee Thompson DNP, RN, Workplace Bullying Expert about bullying and incivility in health care. They discuss the reasons incivility occurs and ways to resolve the problem in a workplace where the goal is to help and not harm.
Jan 1, 2020
Jan 1, 2020
39 min
This week Dr. Dragonberry speaks to Seth Hall about his experiences as a travel RT. Get some tips and insight if you are considering taking the plunge in 2020 or if you just want some more information!
Dec 17, 2019
Dec 17, 2019
38 min
Dr. Dragonberry spoke to Gabrielle Davis, RRT, CHES, about her role as a COPD and Nicotine Cessation Educator. She provides insight into the rewards and challenges of this niche of respiratory care.
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
25 min
In this week’s episode of The Vent Room, Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry speaks with Curt Merriman of rtNOW. They discuss how rtNOW is improving access to respiratory care services using telerespiratory for patients in rural areas.
Nov 25, 2019
Nov 25, 2019
50 min
Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry talks with former manager Ken Thigpen about what managers look for when hire a new staff member.
Nov 18, 2019
Nov 18, 2019
19 min
Did you know there is an award honoring respiratory therapists? Guess what?!? There is! This week Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry talks to Sharman Lamka, the president of The Faces Foundation, about her story that motivated her to create a foundation to honor amazing respiratory therapists.
Nov 10, 2019
Nov 10, 2019
41 min
In our first episode, we talk to Jon Inkrott RRT-ACCS, flight respiratory therapist, about his role on the transport team. He provides some insights on what you can do if you are interested in a career as a transport RT, and his passion for the profession is infectious.