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Brittany Brooks

Sanford

Summary

Professional respiratory care provider with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Brooks Training & Testing Services
01.2023 - Current

DOT and non DOT Urine Drug Testing

DOT and non DOT Breath Alcohol Testing

Hair Follicle and Oral Saliva Testing

Pulmonary Function Testing

Respirator FIT testing

Audiometry

Custom Molded Ear Plugs

Assistance in training staff on proper collection, testing techniques and procedures.

Data collection, storage, and distribution per HIPPA protocol.



Registered Respiratory Therapist

BSA Hospital
10.2017 - 04.2024
  • Areas of work included ICU, ER, and floor therapies.
  • Administered respiratory therapy treatments and interventions for diverse patient populations.
  • Monitored patient respiratory status using advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and device usage.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans.
  • Conducted routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting for respiratory devices.
  • Evaluated patient responses to therapies, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
  • Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
  • Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
01-2016

High School Diploma -

Tascosa High Scool
Amarillo, TX
01-2012

Skills

  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Airway management
  • Non-invasive ventilation
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Patient advocacy
  • CAOHC

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Brooks Training & Testing Services
01.2023 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

BSA Hospital
10.2017 - 04.2024

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Amarillo College

High School Diploma -

Tascosa High Scool