respiratory therapist resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 34 years' experience in the 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.
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 34
years of experience working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills.
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Physical assessments
Dosage calculation
Tracheostomy Care
Charting and clinical documentation EPIC
Respiratory healthcare equipment
Infection control and aseptic procedures
Patient education
Patient assessments
Breathing treatments
Staff education and training
Regulatory Compliance
Direct patient care
Medical Records Management
Medical history review
ACLS
BLS
Work History
10/2017 to CurrentRespiratory TherapistSpectrum Health | Wayland, MI,
Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
Met with nursing team members and assessed patient medical records, making appropriate changes to respiratory care and therapy to enhance outcomes.
Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments.
Adhered to strict infection control measures and verified proper cleaning and sanitation of respiratory equipment prior to each use.
Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
Questioned patients about medical backgrounds to obtain accurate health history data and optimize treatment plans.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Worked in the ICU doing weaninh protocol and Ventilator Management
Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult patients in the ER
01/1998 to CurrentRespiratory Care PractitionerOption Care Health | Wauwatosa, WI,
Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators . In the CCU ICU ER
Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Questioned patients about medical backgrounds to obtain accurate health history data and optimize treatment plans.
Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
Adhered to strict infection control measures and verified proper cleaning and sanitation of respiratory equipment prior to each use.
Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments.
11/2014 to 10/2018Respiratory Care PractitionerOption Care Health | Ashland, VA,
Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
Conducted patient assessments and reviewed physician instructions to develop and implement tailored respiratory therapy care plans based on individual requirements.
Met with nursing team members and assessed patient medical records, making appropriate changes to respiratory care and therapy to enhance outcomes.
Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments.
Adhered to strict infection control measures and verified proper cleaning and sanitation of respiratory equipment prior to each use.
Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
Questioned patients about medical backgrounds to obtain accurate health history data and optimize treatment plans.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management by performing weaning protocol
Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Developed system of staff communication, enabling quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
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Education
Expected in 06/1996 to to Certificate Respiratory Technician | Respiratory TherapyCalifornia Health Sciences San Diego , Clovis, CAGPA:
Expected in 06/2022 to to Bachelor of Science | Respiratory TherapyGeorgia State University, Atlanta, GAGPA:
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