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Registered Respiratory Therapist resume example with 20+ years of experience

Jessica Claire
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Summary

Seasoned, hardworking and reliable, Registered Respiratory Therapist with 30 years experience in hospital settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, therapy administration and advanced airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes and educate patients and their families to improve health and prevent hospitalization.

Skills
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
  • Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Patient and caregiver education
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Medication administration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Supervision (charge therapist)
  • Team management
  • Superior customer service
  • Outstanding team building and bonding
  • Problem resolution
Experience
Registered Respiratory Therapist, 04/XXX8 - Current
Covenant Healthcare University Center, MI,
  • Delivered services following guidelines established by the NBRC, AARC, JCAHO agency to keep company compliant.
  • Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with use of nebulizer treatments, invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, high flow therapy and advanced airway management.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
  • Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks.
  • Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of advanced airways.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions.
  • Insert IV's and draw lab work.
  • Assist with casting and splinting injured limbs.
  • Monitor and evaluate patients during conscious sedation.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, 04/XXX6 - Current
Covenant Healthcare Saginaw, MI,
  • Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks.
  • Provide therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with use of nebulizer treatments, MDI's, PEP therapy, Incentive Spirometry, intubation, initiate and maintain ventilators, BiPAP, High Flow therapy.
  • Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
  • Monitor and evaluate patients during conscious sedation.
  • Delivered services following guidelines established by the NBRC, AARC, and JCAHO agencies to keep company compliant.
  • Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Maintain my RT license and knowledge through the AHA, NBRC, and CEUs thru CE Broker.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, 01/1989 - 01/XXX9
Coxhealth Branson West, MO,
  • Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
  • Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
  • Performed services on-site.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
  • Delivered services following guidelines established by the NBRC, AARC, JCAHO and the AHA agencies to keep company compliant.
  • Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with use of nebulizer, CPT, incentive spirometry and peak flow treatments. Initiated and maintained ventilator, BiPAP, CPAP, and high flow therapies.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • As a charge therapist, performed staff evaluations and team audits.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Maintained updated respiratory knowledge through seminars, in services and reading professional journals.
Education and Training
Certificate of Completion (Diploma): Respiratory Therapy, Expected in 12/1990
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Passaic Community College - Paterson, NJ,
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Certifications

American Heart Association

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

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School Attended

  • Passaic Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist

Degrees

  • Certificate of Completion (Diploma)

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