Battistoni Lorrie
Oakville,CT
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Genesis HealthCare, skilled in airway management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and individualized care plans. Committed to maintaining high standards of respiratory care and ensuring patient safety with a professional bedside manner.
Experienced with respiratory therapy procedures and patient care. Utilizes ventilator management and therapeutic interventions to enhance patient outcomes. Track record of effective collaboration with healthcare teams and patient education.
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 21-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional Registered in Respiratory Therapy paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
New Jersey Respiratory Associates
03.2025 - Current
- Assessed patients' respiratory conditions and needs under supervision.
- Assisted with administering respiratory therapies and treatments.
- Supported monitoring of oxygen levels and vital signs during procedures.
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and functionality to ensure safety.
- Manage patients on a long term ventilator unit
- Manage Tracheostomies
Respiratory Therapist
Genesis HealthCare
11.2018 - 03.2025
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients using mechanical ventilators and nebulizers.
- Monitored patient vital signs during treatments to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and proper equipment usage.
- Managed ventilator patients in a long term facility
- Managed tracheostomies
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT05-2005
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
Accomplishments
Received a customer service award for Patient care in 2024
Affiliations
NBRC
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
New Jersey Respiratory Associates
03.2025 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Genesis HealthCare
11.2018 - 03.2025
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Customer service award 2025
A patient had nominated me for a customer service award in 2024