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RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 30 years' experience in institutional 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.
In addition to my Medical skills, I am also a Photographer, Equine Professional, Real Estate Investor/Re-Habber. I am adept at setting up equine and farm animal systems.
Skills
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Experience
Respiratory Therapist06/2018 to CurrentHospital Sisters Health System - CorporateRice Lake , WI
- Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
- Delivered services following guidelines established by JACHO agency to keep Hospital compliant.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with use of Respiratory treatment methods and technical equipment.
- 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.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, licensing and CPR compliance records.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.
Professional Photographer05/2011 to CurrentHospital Sisters Health System - CorporateRochester , IL
- Work directly with the client to produce Quality Images
- High Dynamic Range Photography
- Real Estate Photography
- Pet Photography
- Landscape Photography
- Commercial Images for product catalogs
Founder Freedom Hill Horse Rescue04/2004 to CurrentNot Paid Self EmployedCity , STATE
- Applied for and set up Non-Profit 501-C3
- Educated the community about the plight of horses in need.
- Lobbied on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. to end the horrible practice of horse slaughter for human consumption.
- Rehabilitated over 450 horses and placed in new homes.
- Set up systems for health record-keeping, training volunteers, feeding schedules, farm inspections, post-adoption follow up, etc.
- Hand raised orphan foals.
- Work closely with veterans groups, school groups, special needs children and adults. Teaching and demonstrating the love and companionship equines and all animals can provide.
- Trained and successfully placed BLM wild mustangs.
- Developed the marketing plan, logo, business plan
- Organize fundraisers
- Establish media connections for marketing, news releases and stories.
- Diagnose and treat medical issues in equines
- Equine nutrition
- Hoof care
- Clean and do safety inspections of tack and tools
- Facility management and maintenance
- Fence and barn building
- Establish Small equine farm routines to reduce wear and tear on the property and streamline workload
- Manage over 50 active volunteers
- Coordinate dental, vet, farrier and holistic care visits for the horses.
- Keep animals in my care safe, healthy and stress-free
- Co-ordinate classes, students and educators
- Keep the facility safe, clean and make it a pleasant place to visit and learn.
Respiratory Therapist06/1986 to 08/2017Calvert Memorial HospitalCity , STATE
- Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within the cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Delivered services following guidelines established by JACHO to keep the Hospital compliant.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- 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.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, licensing and CPR compliance records.
Education and Training
High School Diploma05/1980Northern High SchoolCity
Certified Respiratory Therapist: Respiratory Therapy05/1990California School For Health ScienceCity
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School Attended
- Northern High School
- California School For Health Science
Job Titles Held:
- Respiratory Therapist
- Professional Photographer
- Founder Freedom Hill Horse Rescue
Degrees
- High School Diploma 05/1980
Certified Respiratory Therapist : Respiratory Therapy 05/1990
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