Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, cClaireenging work. I have over 20 years of experience
Skills
Patient and caregiver education
Care plan management
Strong clinical judgment
Body mechanics competency
MS Office proficiency
Patient care documentation
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Drug administration trained
Respiratory equipment setup
Computer skills
Troubleshooting
Basic math
Supervision
Work ethic
Time management
Conflict resolution
Project planning
Relationship building
Organizational skills
Experience
Respiratory Therapist, 02/2021 - 04/2022 Community Health System – Port Charlotte, FL,
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
Respiratory Therapist, 07/2021 - 01/2022 Community Health System – Clarksville, TN,
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic [Technology] and consistent preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses and environmental control systems.
Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
Documented, handled and reported critical values.
Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.
Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Respiratory Therapist, 09/2021 - 12/2021 Community Health System – Hattiesburg, MS,
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Provided patients with information about treatment plans, prescribed medications and at-home care for chronic and acute conditions.
Consulted and counseled patients and caregivers.
Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, seminars and lectures.
Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance, and operate and manage mechanical ventilators.
Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic [Technology] and consistent preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses and environmental control systems.
Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
Documented, handled and reported critical values.
Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
Respiratory Therapist, 07/2008 - 09/2020 Community Health System – Cedar Park, TX,
Implementation of respiratory treatment and protocols
Proficient in the use of treatment vie mechanical
ventilation and pulmonary rehabilitation
Proficient in the area of trach and vent weaning of patients who've
undergone serious cardiopulmonary illnesses.
Education and Training
AS: , Expected in 03/2002 - Concord Career College - Memphis, TN GPA:
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