Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with over 28 years' experience in acute and long term acute healthcare settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, therapy administration and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. A highly organized worker able to work well independently or as part of a team.
Skills
Patient and caregiver education
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Patient care documentation
Respiratory equipment setup
Drug administration
Strong clinical judgment
Outpatient care
Patient assessments
Patient education and advocacy
Troubleshooting and diagnostics
BLS certified
Ventilator/BiPaP management
Airway management
ABG/Arterial line collection
Critical thinking
Acute care and LTACH experienced
Experience
07/2009 to 03/2020
Certified Respiratory TherapistBaptist Health Care – Jay, FL,
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services
MDI, Nebulizer medication delivery and instruction
Treated patients with acute and chronic health issues such as COPD, CHF, Asthma, CF, ALS
Treated adult, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal and adolescent patients
Performed and processed EKGs
Organized equipment and department supplies
Maintained HIPAA compliance across all patient data-handling systems and training.
Oriented new employees
Helped to refine shift duties
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Recorded patients' medical history, treatment documentation and test results in electric medical records
Provided pertinent health education and instruction of therapies to patients and family members
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase cooperation and successfulness of treatment
06/2004 to 03/2009
Certified Respiratory TherapistBaptist Health Care – Fort Walton Beach, FL,
Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
Maintained HIPAA compliance of patient health information
Maintained and troubleshooted equipment
Performed ABG/Arterial line sampling
Restocked department supplies
Performed oral care for intubated and trach patients
Provided trach care and worked to insure skin integrity
06/2001 to 07/2005
Respiratory TherapistQuipt Home Medical – Tampa, FL,
Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
07/1991 to 06/2001
Respiratory TherapistQuipt Home Medical – Tupelo, MS,
Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks.
Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/1991
Certificate of Specialization: Respiratory Therapy Luzerne County Community College - Nanticoke, PA GPA:
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