Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.
Skills
Care plan management
Respiratory equipment setup
Patient and caregiver education
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Patient care documentation
Medication administration
Body mechanics competency
Drug administration trained
Strong clinical judgment
Customer service
Organizational skills
First Aid/CPR
Supervision
Flexible
Working collaboratively
Planning
Experience
01/2022 to 04/2022
Registered Respiratory TherapistHalifax Health – Port Orange, FL,
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
08/2016 to 01/2022
Registered Respiratory TherapistHalifax Health – Deltona, FL,
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments using Servo I, Servo U ventilators, V 60 Respironics BiPAP] and Optiflow Heated High Flow Nasal Cannulas equipment.
Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic weaning and consistent preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.
Documented, handled and reported critical values.
Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses and environmental control systems.
Spearheaded clinical training and orientation for newly hired staff and university students.
Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance, and operate and manage mechanical ventilators.
Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, seminars and lectures.
Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Provided patients with information about treatment plans, prescribed medications and at-home care for chronic and acute conditions.
Consulted and counseled patients and caregivers.
Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
01/2013 to 09/2021
Registered Respiratory TherapistHalifax Health – Edgewater, FL,
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.
Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
Documented, handled and reported critical values.
Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
Spearheaded clinical training and orientation for newly hired staff and university students.
Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, seminars and lectures.
Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Consulted and counseled patients and caregivers.
Provided patients with information about treatment plans, prescribed medications and at-home care for chronic and acute conditions.
Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses and environmental control systems.
Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance, and operate and manage mechanical ventilators.
04/2011 to 01/2013
Registered Respiratory TherapistHalifax Health – Ormond Beach, FL,
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses and environmental control systems
Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments using Hamilton ventilators.
Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, seminars and lectures.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2010 to to
Associate of Science: Respiratory Therapy Kankakee Community College - Kankakee, IL GPA:
Expected in 12/2019 to to
BBA: Business Management University of St. Francis - Joliet, IL GPA:
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