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Mary Strother

Milton-Freewater,OR

Summary

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 10

years of experience working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Providence St, Mary Medical Center
Walla Walla, WA
02.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Conducted EKG tracing

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Apria Healthcare
Fife, WA
06.2016 - 01.2020
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Set-up Cpap/ Bipap units per physicians order.
  • Set-up home ventilator per physician orders.
  • Perform education classes for Cpap/ Bipap patients.
  • Preform oxygen titration for Inogen portable oxygen units and instruction to patients.


Registered Respiratory Therapist

Kindred Hospital Seattle Northgate
Seattle Northgate, Washington
05.2010 - 10.2014
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Advanced Lifeline Services
Tacoma, WA
03.2007 - 04.2010


  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Provide ventilator support to long term trach patients.


Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA
06.2005

Skills

  • Outpatient care
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Spirometer reading
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient education
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Decision Making

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist LR000377

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Providence St, Mary Medical Center
02.2021 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Apria Healthcare
06.2016 - 01.2020

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Kindred Hospital Seattle Northgate
05.2010 - 10.2014

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Advanced Lifeline Services
03.2007 - 04.2010

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Tacoma Community College

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