Registered Respiratory Therapist/ Sleep Disorder Specialist with over 20 years of successful experience in Subacute facilities, Acute care hospitals, and Sleep Disorder Centers. Recognized for excellent performance and contributions to success in supervising nightshift staff in the performance of nighttime studies both diagnostic and PAP titration, and oxygen titrations per sleep lab protocol, patient care to acute patients on PAP therapy inpatient and outpatient sleep disorder patients. . Strengths in setup and management of PAP therapy patients, scoring of home study and overnight PSG, experienced in oxygen initiation and management and working closely with pulmonary staff, doctors, and nursing in the care of inpatients and outpatient care. Currently pursuing Bachelors degree in Respiratory Care, and the Pulmonary Function Technologist credential.
Skills
Professional bedside manner
Diagnostic tools
Physical assessments
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
Tracheostomy Care
Interpersonal Communication
Compassion
Analytical skills
Self-motivated professional
Supervision
Reading comprehension
Collaboration
Teamwork
Microsoft Office
Leadership
Written Communication
Customer service
Flexible & Adaptable
Training & Development
Multitasking abilities
Conflict resolution
Good listening skills
Responsible
Job Description
06/2007 to Current
Lead Respiratory Therapist in Sleep LabAmerican Medical Response – Youngstown, OH,
Studied polysomnograms to recognize abnormal respiratory patterns and arrhythmias.
Selected and calibrated appropriate equipment for testing to make adjustments and verify proper functioning.
Operated polysomnography equipment to record electrical activity of brain waves and other physiological variables.
Followed “lights out” procedures to establish baseline values such as heart rate and oxyhemoglobin saturation.
Performed routine positive airway pressure, interface fitting and desensitization through at patients PSG , PAP setup, and Hospital admission.
Operated closed-circuit television cameras to record patient sleep activities and observe patient during tests.
Collected and analyzed patient information to identify and meet patient-specific mental and physical limitations.
Followed “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data.
Documented routine observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
Monitored study-tracing quality to achieve artifact-free signals.
Used Watchpat, Noxturnal, Somnopro, and Natus to generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep, wake and clinical event data.
Applied electrodes and sensors to numerous patients per 14 years of service in Sleep Disorder Center.
Updated electronic medical records with current patient data and physician notes.
Attached electrodes to patients using adhesives.
Summarized technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep or nervous system disorders.
Managed team member work, oriented new employees and assigned tasks.
Selected functional and original equipment to achieve program and neurosurgical objectives by performing thorough research on all equipment.
Managed busy schedule with approximately 18 procedures every week.
Gathered, documented and tracked test results for physician interpretation.
Worked directly with hospitalized patients to deliver quality therapy for sleep disorder needs.
Monitored operations for regulatory compliance and to check for workflow problems impacting delivery of optimal patient therapy.
Provisioned evaluations, program planning and specific treatments to maximize resource utilization.
01/2005 to 06/2007
Respiratory TherapistAmerican Medical Response – Alamogordo, NM,
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPPA laws and privacy guidelines.
Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
08/2003 to 01/2006
Respiratory TherapistReche Canyon Rehab Center – City, STATE,
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPPA laws and privacy guidelines.
Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Education
Expected in 03/2022
Bachelor of Science: Respiratory Therapy St. Louis College of Health Careers - St Louis, MO GPA:
Continuing education in Respiratory Therapy and currently a student . Graduation date is 03/2022.
Expected in 04/2004
Associate of Science: Respiratory Therapy California Paramedical And Technical College - Riverside, CA, GPA:
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