Sharp professional with more than 16 years of experience in respiratory therapy role. Handling ventilator setting changes and performing diagnostic tests on patients from toddler through adult. Experienced with protocol driven hospital to every order by physicians. 10 Years experience with in 550 bed level 1 trauma center and 6 additional years in smaller hospital in a leadership position.
Skills
Respiratory testing
Medication administration
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Outpatient care
Respiratory equipment setup
Patient education
Strong clinical judgment
Treatment of COPD exacerbations, CHF, and pneumonia conditions
Arterial Blood Gas collection and processing
Maintaining of Blood Gas Analyzers
Extensive ER experience
Problem resolution ability
Infection control standards
AED certification
Blood Withdrawal certification
Pediatric and delivery experience
Relationship and team building
Flow sheet charting
Treatment of conditions
Ventilator care
Sound decision-making
Use of EPIC computer system and Cerner computer systems
Some McKesson experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist, 10/2019 - Current St. Charles Health System – Prineville, OR,
Contributed to diagnosis of pulmonary disorders by evaluating patient pulmonary systems using pulmonary function testing equipment.
Worked with high volume of pre-lung transplant, post lung transplant, ILD, COPD, cardiac, pre-op, and liver transplant customers to understand needs and provide pulmonary function testing service to diagnose, monitor, or maintain lung disease process.
Performed Arterial Blood gases on patients.
Conducted oxygen walks, and oxygen titrations for patients who need qualified for supplemental oxygen or to monitor their needs for disease process of lungs.
Worked with EPIC system for charting
Completed full Pulmonary function testing, flow volume, DLCO, plethysmography, nitrogen washouts, and MVV.
This contract job was at Duke University Medical Center for PFT technician. Contract was 13 weeks X2. Six months at this location.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead, 01/2007 - 10/2019 Wilson Memorial Hospital – Sidney, OH,
Provided ongoing care to patients requiring oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP setups
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways
Conducted Treadmill Stress Test, EKGs, and Methocholine challenges
Reconciliation of respiratory charges for productivity
Maintained BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS
Completed TeamSTEPPS Master Training Course
Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services
Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems
Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within the cardiopulmonary system
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care
Delivered services in compliance with the guidelines established by the Joint Commission
Managed and maintained compliance for College of Pathologist for Arterial Blood gas machines
Supervised Respiratory Department by maintaining yearly education, time cards, schedules, staff meetings, and performing outpatient services such as (PFT, Bronchoscopy, and oxygen qualifications.)
Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for nursing staff
Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program
Helped write new policies and revise as procedures changed
Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction
Registered Respiratory Therapist, 08/2007 - 04/2017 St. Charles Health System – Madras, OR,
Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of nursing team covering 18 or more high acuity patients per shift
Maintained BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas
Treated patients with burns, traumas(level1), cardiovascular patients, and medical ICU patients
Arterial blood gases
Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care
Education
Associate of Applied Science: Respiratory Therapy, Expected in - Hannibal Lagrange College - Hannibal, MO, GPA:
Associate of Applied Science: Respiratory Therapy, Expected in - Hannibal Career And Technical Center - Hannibal, MO GPA:
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