Objective: Successful Respiratory Care Practitioner offering 14 years of medical experience with a focus on caring for patients with respiratory health conditions. Highly adept in creating treatment plans specifically for each patient, evaluating patient progress and following medical treatment protocols to promote quality care. Talented in reviewing patient monitoring systems and respiratory health tests to determine the effectiveness of treatments.
Skills
MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point
Hospital computer systems, EPIC, Meditech
Customer care
Creating patient care plans
Respiratory treatments
Educating patients
Respiratory medical equipment
Assessing patients
Patient referrals
Paperwork and charting
Experience
Respiratory Care Practitioner, 08/2017 - Current Common Spirit – Bonney Lake, WA,
Care for patients by providing respiratory treatments using HHN, MetaNeb, IPPB and AeroClipse, MiniHeart Hi-Flo nebulizer equipment.
Explain respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
Practice proper infection control measures and verified proper equipment function, cleanliness and sanitization before use.
Instruct patients and caregivers on how to appropriately use breathing machines in hospital setting and why use is important.
Provide ongoing care to patients requiring pulmonary intervention via Oxygen, Inhaled medications, Hi-Flow. CPT, CPAP, BIPAP, and Ventilator use.
Review medical records for each patient and collaborate with nurses to adjust and optimize respiratory care.
Deliver exemplary care to ICU patients of various ages.
Handle all delegated tasks, including ABG Analyzer Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Shift Lead, ER Respiratory Interventions, and L&D Respiratory Interventions.
Maintain updated Patient Care and Pulmonary knowledge through online CEU's and AHA Certification Renewals.
Always attempting to Improve operations by working with team members and patients to find workable solutions.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Perform services on-site, at outpatient clinics.
Respiratory Care Practitioner, 02/2008 - 08/2017 Common Spirit – Brenham, TX,
Provided patient assessment for neonatal, pediatric, and adult population.
Provided interventions and patient care such as assisting intubation, interpretation of lab results, arterial blood gas draws, tracheostomy care, Incentive spirometry, intermittent positive pressure breathing, Infection control practices, pulmonary medication delivery systems, oxygen delivery, non-invasive positive pressure ventilation initiation and management, Mechanical ventilator initiation and management with the pediatric and adult population.
Managed pulmonary equipment via Lo-Flow oxygen systems, Hi-Flow oxygen systems, CPAP, BIPAP, Ventilators, and HFPV.
Delivered specialty therapeutic interventions and managed critical care patients.
Provided Patient Care to patients from neonates to adults with all forms of respiratory disease in multiple environment settings such as Medical Surgical Unit, Pediatric Care Unit, Transitional Care Unit, CVU, Medical/Trauma Emergency Room, Neuromuscular ICU, Medical ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, PICU, Pulmonary Function Lab.
Performed Age Specific Practices from neonate through the geriatric populations.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks.
Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with use of Bronchodilator Therapy, PeakFlow measurements, Vital Capacity measurements, GE Calorimetry measurements and PFT equipment.
Delivered services following guidelines established by Joint Commission, JCAHO, CDC, AARC, CoARC, Respiratory Care Board of California, and NBRC agencies to keep company compliant.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Participated in continuing education programs and hands-on workshops to enhance training and respiratory knowledge.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms, pulmonary contusions, burns, etc.
Environmental Services Housekeeper, 12/2003 - 07/2006 Hackensack University Medical Center – Toms River, NJ,
Maintained floors with regular sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, and vacuuming.
Reviewed daily schedules to plan out cleaning routines and gather needed supplies.
Kept trash cans empty by removing regularly from rooms, bathrooms and hallways.
Helped prevent spread of infections by sanitizing surfaces, furniture and equipment in all areas of hospital such as ICU, OR, OR recovery ER, L&D, Maternity, and MedSurg.
Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
Managed successful environmental cleanup tasks while observing all safety protocols and wearing correct protective gear.
Maintained cleanliness and presentation of waiting area and rooms.
Cleaned and sanitized multiple rooms daily in ICU, OR, OR recovery ER, L&D, Maternity, and MedSurg.
Took care of rooms before patient admission or after discharge according to changing furniture and cleaning needs.
Greeted patients and families, maintaining facility and team professionalism with friendly support.
Education and Training
Diploma: , Expected in 06/2003 - Madera High School - Madera, CA, GPA:
Associate of Science: Respiratory Therapy, Expected in 01/2008 - San Joaquin Valley College - Visalia, CA, GPA:
Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of CA, License number: 27287 Exp: 11/2020
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Exp: 03/2022
Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support Certification (ACLS) Exp:03/2022
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Exp:10/2021
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification Exp:09/2021
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