Respiratory Therapist RRT ACCS Resume Example Baptist Medical Center

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RRT-ACCS

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

Respiratory Therapist RRT-ACCS, 01/2020 to Current
Baptist Medical Center – Jacksonville, FL

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

Lead Respiratory Therapist RRT-ACCS, 02/1999 to 12/2019
Mayo Clinic – Jacksonville, FL

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
Draw arterial blood gases, maintains patient airways, and provides artificial ventilation
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately

Registered Respiratory Therapist, 05/2002 to 06/2012
Baptist Medical Center – Jacksonville, FL

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

Bachelor of Science: Supervision And Management, 06/2020
Florida State College At Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL

Associate of Science: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 07/2010
Sant Fe State Collage - Gainesville, FL

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Member of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Continuing education in Neurological Ultrasound

Associate of Science: Respiratory Therapy, 07/1994
Respiratory Care, Independent University - Salt Lake City, UT

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

BLS

ACLS

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Baptist Medical Center
Mayo Clinic

School Attended

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Sant Fe State Collage
Respiratory Care, Independent University

Job Titles Held:

Respiratory Therapist RRT-ACCS
Lead Respiratory Therapist RRT-ACCS
Registered Respiratory Therapist

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Supervision And Management , 06/2020
Associate of Science : Diagnostic Medical Sonography , 07/2010
Associate of Science : Respiratory Therapy , 07/1994

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