Education

MBA Western Governors University, Healthcare Management December 2015

BSN University of Utah, Nursing June 1984

Professional Experience

Director of Nursing/Clinical Operations Dec 2019 to Present

Intermountain Life Flight

Oversight of training and development programs for all clinical staff to include adult, pediatric, neonatal and HROB service lines.
Partner with physicians at the service-line level to achieve clinical, operational, and service goals.
Development and implementation of strategic plans to improve patient care, safety, and operational efficiency.
Collaboration with stakeholders to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
Implementation of process improvements that reduce cost and improve efficiency.
Oversite of budget management, budget development, supply acquisition, process improvement and employee performance.
Design and development of medical interior configuration utilized in rotor and fixed-wing aircraft maintaining standardization throughout the company fleet.

Manager – Children’s Services Nov 2008 to 2020

Intermountain Life Flight

Accountable for dedicated neonatal and pediatric flight teams
Clinical development, resource allocation, scheduling
Maintenance of safe work environment
Nursing practice consistent with quality, cost-efficient patient care

Course Director 2006 to Present

Annual Current Concepts in Neonatal & Pediatric Transport Conference

Oversee the planning and execution of the annual national/international conference including content, speakers, managing event logistics, vendors, marketing, finances and ensuring a high-quality attendee experience

Neonatal Coordinator June 2006 to Nov 2008

Intermountain Life Flight

Accountable for clinical development of neonatal teams

Neonatal Flight Nurse Nov 1990 to Present

Intermountain Life Flight

Same accountabilities as noted below

Neonatal Flight Nurse May 1987 to Nov 1990

University of Utah Air Med

Transport of critically ill neonates via RW, FW and ground transport
Assess, stabilize, and perform medical procedures as indicated
Proficient in: endotracheal intubation, umbilical line, needle decompression, chest tube, and I.O placement
X-ray interpretation

Staff and Charge Nurse Neonatal ICU July 1984 to Nov 1992

University of Utah Hospital

Publications

Bleak, T., & Frakes, M. A. (2018). Care and Transport of the Newborn. In R. S. Holleran, A. C. Wolfe, & M. A. Frakes (Eds.), Patient Transport: Principles & Practice (5th Edition ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.

Null, D., Jr., Crezee, K., & Bleak, T. (2016). Noninvasive Respiratory Support During Transportation. Clin Perinatol, 43(4), 741-754. doi:10.1016/j.clp.2016.07.009

Bleak, T. (2009). Umbilical Vessel Cannulation. In J. Proehl (Ed.), Emergency Nursing Procedures. St louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.

Contributor: Guidelines for Air and Ground Transport of Neonatal and Pediatric Patients 3rd Edition (2007). American Academy of Pediatrics

Honey, G., Bleak, T., Karp, T., MacRitchie, A., & Null, D., Jr. (2007). Use of the Duotron transporter high frequency ventilator during neonatal transport. Neonatal Netw, 26(3), 167-174. doi:10.1891/0730-0832.26.3.167

Bleak, T., & Trautman, M. S. (1995). Use of composite material to reduce equipment weight during neonatal transport. Air Med J, 14(1), 26-29.

Presentations and Invited Lectures

Research Presentations

Bleak, T, Karp T, Chatwin L, Null D: Continued Transport of late Preterm and Term Infants with Respiratory failure using HFV: successes and Challenges over an Eight Year Period. 27th Conference on High-Frequency Ventilation of Infants, Children and Adults, Snowbird, UT March 2010

Bleak T, Karp T, Chatwin L, Null D: Use of the Bronchotron® I HFV During

Neonatal Transport. World Congress Airmed 2008, Prague, Czech Republic, May 2008 – poster presentation

Stone A, Bleak T, Null D: En route Stability of Very Low Birth Weight Premature

Infants Using High-Frequency Ventilation. Air Medical Transport Conference, Tampa, FL September 2007

Bleak T, Karp T, Chatwin L, Null D: Transport of Term/Near Term Infants Using High Frequency Ventilation and Inhaled Nitric Oxide. 24th Conference on High-Frequency Ventilation of Infants, Children, and Adults, Snowbird, UT March 2007

Bleak T, Karp T, MacRitchie A, Null D: Transport of Near Term/Near-Term Infants with Severe Respiratory Failure Using High-Frequency Ventilation. 23rd Conference on High-Frequency Ventilation of Infants, Children, and Adults, Snowbird, UT April 2005

Honey G, Bleak T, Karp T, MacRitchie A, Null D: Patient Response To the Duotron Transporter® HFV And MVP-10 Infant Transport Mechanical Ventilators During Neonatal Transport, 21st Conference on High-Frequency Ventilation of Infants, Children and Adults, Snowbird, UT April 2004

Honey G, Bleak T, Karp T, Null D: Use of the Duotron Transporter® HFV during Neonatal Transport, Airborne Life Support Systems 2003 Annual User’s Conference, Austin, TX September 2003

Honey G, Bleak T, Karp T, Null D: Use of the Duotron Transporter® HFV during Neonatal Transport, 28th Annual Conference on Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, Kapolei, Hawaii, June 2003

Honey G, Bleak T, Karp T, Null D: Use of the Duotron Transporter® High-Frequency Ventilator during Neonatal Transport, 20TH Conference on High Frequency Ventilation of Infants, Children and Adults, Snowbird, UT April 2003

Presentations

High Frequency Ventilation in Transport: Neonatal Grand Rounds, University of Calgary Cummings School of Medicine Alberta Health Services, June 13th 2023

High Frequency Ventilation in Transport: District 8 Section on Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, San Diego, California, June 2023

High Frequency Ventilation in Transport: 45th Annual Current Concepts in Neonatal/Pediatric Transport, Salt Lake City, Utah, February 2023

Stabilization of the Neonate: Utah Association of EMT Conference, St. George, Utah, May 2009

High Frequency Ventilation for Transport. 2nd Annual Advanced Respiratory Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, January 2008

High Frequency Ventilation in Transport Using the Bronchotron® I High Frequency Ventilation & Nitric Oxide Workshop, San Francisco, CA November 2007

Code Delta: Air Medical Transport Conference, Tampa, FL September 2007

Intraosseous Infusions, Thoracotomy: Trauma Management Conference, Cusco, Peru March 2007

HF Strategies on the Bronchotron® I Transport Ventilator/Case Presentations: St Louis Children’s Hospital, St Louis, MO July 2006

HF Strategies on the Bronchotron® I Transport Ventilator/Case Presentations: Angel One, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR July 2006

High Frequency Ventilation Case Presentations: Airborne Life Support Systems 4th Annual Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Conference, Austin, TX May 2006

Ventilator Workshop Bronchotron® I: Airborne Life Support Systems 4th Annual Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Conference, Austin, TX May 2006-2023

“High Speed Infant Care” Neonatal Transport Stabilization: 16th Annual Women & Children Outreach Conference, Park City, UT Oct 2004

Aftermath of a Crash/Picking up the Pieces: Current Concepts in Transport, Salt Lake City, UT March 2004

What’s New In Neonatal Transport Equipment and how is it Working: Current Concepts in Transport, Salt Lake City, UT February 2003

Utilization of Ground Transport Services: National Association of Air Medical Communication Specialists Training Course, Salt Lake City, UT, October 2002, 2003, January 2005, August 2006, September 2011

Neonatal Skills Lab. Current Concepts in Transport, Salt Lake City, UT, 1990-2011, 2016-2018

Gizmos and Gadgets: The Really Cool New Transport Equipment. Current Concepts in Transport, Salt Lake City UT, February 2001

OB Neonate Field Emergency Care. Pre-Hospital Wilderness Medicine Conference, Park City UT, May 1997

Use of Composite Material to Reduce Equipment Weight During Neonatal Transport. ADAC World Conference on Aeromedical Service, Munich, Germany, June 1996

Air vs Ground Transport. AAP Conference on Transport, San Diego, CA, May 1996

Neonatal Case Presentations. AAP Conference on Transport, San Diego, CA May 1996

The How’s and Why’s of Nitric Oxide. Current Concepts in Transport Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, February 1996

Neonatal and Pediatric Cross-Training. Current Concepts in Transport Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, March 1995

UVC placement. Transport and Care of the Critically Injured, NFNA Mid-year, Park City, UT, May 1993

Certifications

BLS

NRP

C-NPT

PALS

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