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Summary
Certified Respiratory Therapist with over 1 year of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Skills
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Body mechanics competency
Care plan management
Patient and caregiver education
Patient care documentation
Respiratory equipment setup
Computer skills
First Aid/CPR
Teambuilding
Fluent in Spanish
Collaboration
Training & Development
Outpatient care
Drug administration trained
Experience
08/2018 to 12/2019Student Respiratory TherapistCrystal Clinic Orthopedic Center | Broadview Heights, OH,
Administered medically prescribed medications following policy and procedures under supervision of licensed respiratory therapists.
Evaluated and assessed patient respiratory health under supervision of respiratory therapist.
Disinfected respiratory equipment to minimize potential cross-contamination.
Tended to average of 10 patients each day ranging in age from 3 to 80.
Operated ventilators safely and effectively to optimize mechanical ventilation and minimize complications.
Instructed patients on correct use of respiratory equipment, including CPAP, BIPAP, Spirometry, MDI, Nebulizers, ect.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
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.
Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes.
Identified patient needs and desires and communicated to healthcare professionals.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage.
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Transcribed physicians' notes and maintained patient charts with treatment data.
Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
05/2017 to 08/2017Specimen CollectorMawd Pathology Group Pa | Lenexa, KS,
Processed specimens and prepared each for shipment to testing laboratories.
Maintained compliance with standards for patient confidentiality, work accuracy and infection control.
Gathered biological samples for laboratory tests.
Performed basic procedures using in-office testing equipment.
Labeled and numbered specimens for accurate recordkeeping and blind testing.
Captured client and specimen data electronically to build and update files.
Fielded inquiries from clients and phlebotomists regarding specimen requirements and testing protocols.
Recorded patient data in EXCEL patient database.
Reviewed patient data and researched to fill in missing insurance and physician information.
Protected patient information by adhering to strict confidentiality standards.
Processed orders for lab testing and liaised with physicians to review results.
Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering.
08/2016 to 01/2017CashierNoodles & Company | Vernon Hills, IL,
Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Processed all sales transactions promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
Maintained high productivity by processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.
Resolved customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns for remediation.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2016High School Diploma | Dexter High School, Dexter, NMGPA:
Expected in 12/2019Associate of Applied Science | Respiratory TherapyEastern New Mexico University - Roswell, Roswell, NMGPA:
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