Respiratory Therapist Resume Example Preston Memorial Hospital

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

Strong clinical judgment
Patient and caregiver education
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Care plan management
Patient care documentation
Drug administration trained
Respiratory equipment setup
Outpatient care
Financial aptitude
Animal husbandry
CPR - STAT TEAM Responder
Photography
Use of technical Photo editing Software

Lightroom, Aurora, Luminar

Equestrian Riding Instructor
Horse Trainer
Patience
Set up Fundraisers
Project manager
Carpentry
Group Speaker
Educator
Marketing
Computer skills
Animal and Human Caregiver
Strong medical ethic
Sound decision-making
Team leader

Experience

Respiratory Therapist06/2018 to CurrentPreston Memorial HospitalKingwood, WV

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 CurrentSelf EmployedTerra Alta, WEST VIRGINIA

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 EmployedOwings, MD

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 HospitalPrince Frederick, MD

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 SchoolOwings, MD

Certified Respiratory Therapist: Respiratory Therapy05/1990California School For Health ScienceSan Diego, CA

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Preston Memorial Hospital
Self Employed
Not Paid Self Employed
Calvert Memorial Hospital

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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Resume Score: 80%

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