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PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Professional Summary
Accomplished and highly trained Respiratory Therapist with strong clinical abilities and a successful career at UF Health Shands. Proactive and motivated individual with strong organizational and prioritization abilities with a passionate commitment to first-rate patient care. Seeking to transition, enhance, and build skills as an ECMO Specialist within the organization.
Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Quality Control Analysis 
  • Education and Training
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Computers and Electronics 
Work History
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist, 10/2016 to Current
UF Health/Shands Hospital – Gainesville, FL
  • Work in pediatric units treating conditions such as congenital heart defects, RSV, cystic fibrosis, and bronchiolitis.
  • Use ventilators, various oxygen devices or aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
  • Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
  • Recommend or review bedside procedures, x-rays, or laboratory tests.
  • Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.
  • Administer respiratory therapy to improve lung function such as EZPAP, Flutter, Metaneb, Vest Therapy and CPT. 
  • Transporting patients when indicated for diagnostic or surgical interventions
ECMO Specialist, 07/2016 to Current
UF Health/Shands Hospital – Gainesville, FL
  • Maintains and adjusts ECMO settings when routine change or emergency needs arise.
  • Assures the upkeep of ECMO pump and all associated equipment and supplies.
  • Performs patient assessment and monitors the ECMO circuit to anticipate and prevent potential problems.
  • Monitor and manage labs according to ECMO protocol or orders.
  • Works with members of the health care team to develop and implement an effective plan of care.
  • Maintains daily ordered clinical parameters. 
Adult Respiratory Therapist, 08/2011 to 10/2016
UF Health/Shands Hospital – Gainesville, FL
  • Work with patients in areas such as the emergency rooms or surgical intensive care, treating conditions such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, or pneumonia.
  • Use ventilators, various oxygen devices or aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
  • Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
  • Recommend or review bedside procedures, x-rays, or laboratory tests.
  • Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.
  • Transporting patients when indicated for diagnostic or surgical interventions
  • Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.
  • Clean, sterilize, check, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
  • Teach or oversee other workers who provide respiratory care services.
Adult Charge Therapist/Resource Therapist , 10/2012 to 10/2016
UF Health/Shands Hospital – Gainesville, Florida
  • Worked collaboratively with supervisors to assure appropriate planning, coordination, and provision of respiratory care at all times.
  • Function as a clinical resource in all adult intensive care units.
  • Provided effective leadership and mentoring skills to motivate and support staff in the development and functioning of a cohesive team.
  • Promote staff development and education, while monitoring staff to assure proficiency in the delivery of care to patients.
  • Monitor the quality of care on patients from performed audits, patient safety reports and quality assurance summary reports as a member of the quality control committee.
  • Organized the development of respiratory driven protocols and policies as part of the policy and procedures committee.
  • Participate in the education development committee to ensure that training and compliance are met for accreditation standards and safe use of all respiratory equipment.
Patient Care Assistant, 06/2009 to 08/2011
UF Health/Shands Hospital – Gainesville, FL
  • Recorded and maintained patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
  • Served meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.
  • Answered patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
  • Changed bed linens or make beds.
  • Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients.
Customer Service Rep, 10/2007 to 06/2009
Target Copy – Gainesville, FL
  • Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints.
  • Prepared projects for printing, document scanning and enhancement from start to delivery.
  • Offered quality reproduction of customer materials like binding, hole punching and copier maintenance.
  • Scheduled individual jobs and identified equipment to be used on size and complexity.
  • Completed job tickets with minimum interactions.
Assistant Manager, 04/2006 to 10/2007
Dominos – Gainesville, FL
  • Greeted and assisted customers in a positive and approachable manner.
  • Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
  • Performed some food preparation or service tasks when necessary.
  • Monitored compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation, serving, and building maintenance.
  • Counted money and made bank deposits.
  • Investigated and resolved complaints regarding food quality and service.
  • Maintained food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
  • Scheduled staff hours and assigned duties.
  • Supervised customer services reps and delivery driver.
  • Handled the delivery of food and beverages, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Education
MBA: Healthcare Management, Jun 2016
Saint Leo University - Saint Leo, FL
  • 3.8 GPA
Bachelor of Science: Business and Organizational Management, Jan 2013
College Of Central Florida - Ocala, FL
  • 3.0 GPA
Associate of Science: Respiratory Care, Jun 2011
Santa Fe College - Gainesville, FL
Respiratory Care
Associate of Arts: Jan 2009
Santa Fe College - Gainesville, FL
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • UF Health/Shands Hospital
  • Target Copy
  • Dominos

School Attended

  • Saint Leo University
  • College Of Central Florida
  • Santa Fe College

Job Titles Held:

  • Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
  • ECMO Specialist
  • Adult Respiratory Therapist
  • Adult Charge Therapist/Resource Therapist
  • Patient Care Assistant
  • Customer Service Rep
  • Assistant Manager

Degrees

  • MBA : Healthcare Management , Jun 2016
    Bachelor of Science : Business and Organizational Management , Jan 2013
    Associate of Science : Respiratory Care , Jun 2011
    Associate of Arts : Jan 2009

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