Respiratory Therapist Rrt Accs resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Multi-talented Registered Respiratory Therapist with 25 years of critical care experience consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.
Highly organized and well-rounded with administrative and supervisory strengths. Dependable, reliable, and team-oriented. Continually seeking opportunities to assume leadership roles, growth, and development opportunities to serve staff members. Fully committed to following all regulations and direction of leadership for the completion of all tasks.
Skills
Staff scheduling
Project organization
Relationship development
Customer service
Equipment Maintenance
Patient confidentiality
Problem resolution
Operational improvement
Technical troubleshooting
Protocol development
Solutions Development
Cost Reduction Strategies
Risk management
New product introductions strategies
Vendor sourcing
Cross-functional communications
Vacation scheduling
Team building
Supervision
Mechanical ventilation educator
Staff education
Performance testing
Work flow planning
Policies and Procedures Implementation
Team Leadership
Performance Evaluations
Employee relations and conflict resolution
Staff Management
Work History
01/2020 to CurrentRespiratory Therapist RRT-ACCSFairfield Medical Center | Lancaster, OH,
Serves as a member of the “Code Blue” team
Work 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
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions
Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients
Maintain proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support
Document therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team
Aided physicians with various procedures, including intubations, bronchoscopies, and ventilator management
Manage and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management by performing pressure removal and airway clearance
Routinely collaborated with department management to correct problems and improve services
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment
Deliver treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses
02/1999 to 12/2019Lead Respiratory Therapist RRT-ACCSMayo Clinic | City, STATE,
Lead Respiratory Therapist RRT-ACCS, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville fl
Scheduled staff & perform staffing functions
Provided guidance and assistance to new Respiratory Therapy employees and students
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Adjusted daily work assignments to meet the demand of workflow
Initiated, monitored, and adjusted patient therapy based on physicians' orders and established guidelines for mechanical ventilation techniques
Assisted the physician when performing bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, cardioversion, & intubation
Performed Quality control and maintenance for all blood analysis devices
Working knowledge of equipment used in Respiratory Therapy
Performed routine cleaning and maintenance of respiratory equipment
Performed inter-hospital transports with patients to C.T, MRI, E.R., and the O.R, as directed by hospital policy
Performed and evaluate peak flows/Spirometry before and after bronchodilators according to policy and orders
Performed arterial puncture on adult, children
Analyzed specimens for blood gas values
Performed diagnostic studies such as oximetry, CO2 monitoring, bedside PFT testing
Provided respiratory therapeutics, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics to all age groups according to established guidelines, policies and procedures
Served as a member of the "Code Blue" and "Rapid Response" team
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
05/2002 to 06/2012Registered Respiratory TherapistBaptist Medical Center | City, STATE,
Served as a member of the “Code Blue” and “Rapid Response” teams
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
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions
Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients
Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support
Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team
Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations
Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses
Education
Expected in 06/2020Bachelor of Science | Supervision And ManagementFlorida State College At Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FLGPA:
Expected in 07/2010Associate of Science | Diagnostic Medical SonographySant Fe State Collage, Gainesville, FL, GPA:
Ultrasound technologist, sant fe state collage
Member of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Continuing education in Neurological Ultrasound
Expected in 07/1994Associate of Science | Respiratory TherapyRespiratory Care, Independent University, Salt Lake City, UT, GPA:
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Adult Critical Care Specialist
Member of NBRC
American Heart Association
Continuing education in education
CE broker
Affiliations
NBRC
ARRC
Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Registered Respiratory Therapist- Adult Critical Care Specialist
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