Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist trained to assess, diagnose and treat and manage patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust while delivering exceptional patient care in hospital environments. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Reputable and friendly professional certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities.
Skills
Professional bedside manner
Strong clinical judgment
Diagnostic tools
Patient and family advocacy
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Self-Motivated
Teamwork and Collaboration
Computer Skills
Active Listening
Excellent Communication
Dosage calculation
Work History
Respiratory Therapist, 05/2020 to Current Tower Health – Kutztown, PA,
Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management and intubations.
Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Responded to emergency codes and calls and immediately initiated treatment.
Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Pharmacy Technician, 03/2015 to 06/2020 University Of Pennsylvania Health System – West Grove, PA,
Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
Set up and modified patient profiles to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
Verified patient data and billing information to discover and resolve erroneous bills due to system errors.
Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
Waitress, 08/2014 to 06/2018 Hilton Worldwide – Surprise, AZ,
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Education
Associate of Science: Respiratory Therapy, Expected in 05/2020 Indian River State College - Ft. Pierce, FL GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/2012 Winter Park High School - Winter Park, FL GPA:
Certifications
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
BLS - Basic Life Support - [08/2020- 08/2022]
ACLS - Advance Cardiovascular Life Support - [04/2020- 04/2022]
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - [06/2020- 06/2022]
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - [04/2020- 04/2022]
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