Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 13 years of experience in all types of 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.
Skills
Patient Care
Emergency Care
Respiratory Therapy
Treatment Planning
Critical Care
Airway Management
Respiratory equipment setup
Medication Administration
Patient education
Physical assessments
Professional bedside manner
Tracheostomy Care
Customer Service
Education
Tulsa Community CollegeTulsa, OKExpected in 05/2009 – –Associate Of Applied Science:Respiratory Therapy - GPA:
Connors State CollegeWarner, OKExpected in 05/2004 – –Associate Of Applied Arts:General Studies - GPA:
Muskogee High SchoolMuskogee, OKExpected in 05/2002 – –High School Diploma :General Studies - GPA:
Community Hospital Corporation - Registered Respiratory Therapist Odessa, TX, 03/2021 - Current
Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management.
Community Hospital Corporation - Registered Respiratory Therapist Dallas, TX, 07/2010 - Current
Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management.
Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Aided physicians with various procedures, including ventilator management and intubations.
Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Attended births of premature and term infants and treated them according to their individual needs.
Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis and asthma.
Attended births of premature and term infants. Aided in the management of their individual care.
Grove Bay Hospitality Group - Server Warwick, RI, 01/2005 - 03/2008
Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.
Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while working tables.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Delivered quality services while maintaining friendly and welcoming environment.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers.
Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
Set up dining room to promote welcoming environment and meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
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