Rachel Boles
Minooka,IL
Summary
Compassionate and detail oriented Respiratory Therapy Assistant committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from neonates to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Endeavor Health Edward Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Communicated regularly with supervising therapists regarding patients progress, challenges encountered, and potential solutions for optimizing care plans.
- Assisted in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with respiratory issues for enhanced quality of life.
- Optimized therapeutic effectiveness with meticulous attention to detail when administering prescribed medications via aerosol nebulizers or mechanical ventilators.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by setting up, calibrating, and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment.
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
10.2022 - Current
Lead Patient Care Coordinator
Mallard Point Vet Clinic
02.2018 - 10.2022
- Greeted pet parents with warm smile upon check in for appointments
- Provided compassionate support during difficult situations such as end of life decisions or emergency visits, establishing trust with clients
- Facilitated smooth daily operations by answering incoming calls, directing inquiries, and taking messages for veterinarians as needed.
- Assisted in training new staff members on reception procedures and software systems, contributing to overall team success.
- Fielded phone calls from pet owners, answered questions and took messages for veterinarians
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee12-2024
Associate of Arts -
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL12-2024
Skills
- Dependable team member and able to take direction from medical staff
- Respiratory Cleaning equipment set up
- Patient assessments and vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Understanding of principles of respiratory therapy care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient support
- EKG
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
- MOAB - Management of Aggressive Behaviors
Clinical Rotations
Clinical I - OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center and Morris Hospital
Fall Semester 2023
- Patient Assessment
- Aerosol Medications
- Oxygen Therapy
- Bronchial Hygiene Therapy
Clinical II - Riverside Hospital and Edward Hospital
Spring Semester 2024
- Airway management
- Arterial blood gases
- Mechanical ventilation
Clinical III - Silver Cross Hospital and Carle Hospital
Fall Semester 2024
- Critical care
- NICU/PICU
- PFT Lab
- .Trach Care
- Sleep Study
- ECG Stress Test
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Endeavor Health Edward Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
10.2022 - Current
Lead Patient Care Coordinator
Mallard Point Vet Clinic
02.2018 - 10.2022
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
- MOAB - Management of Aggressive Behaviors
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Kankakee Community College
Associate of Arts -
Joliet Junior College
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