Respiratory Therapist with Five years' Of experience. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, Invasive and non-invasive therapy administration and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Health University Medical Center (travel/
Savannah, GA
07.2022 - 08.2022
Provided emergency care to patients.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Respiratory Therapist
Fairview Park Medical Center (travel Position)
Dublin, GA
03.2022 - 07.2022
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Respiratory Therapist
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center (travel Position)
Americus, GA
10.2021 - 02.2022
Rapid Response/FEMA Contract
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
Respiratory Therapist
Snap Nurses (staging Pool)
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 10.2021
Lent critical care experience and thinking to streamline rapid response team operations.
Provided health and informational services and resources to assist client care.
Respiratory Therapist
Coliseum Medical Center (travel Position)
Macon, Ga
08.2020 - 09.2021
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Respiratory Therapist
Pruitt Health
Macon, GA
07.2020 - 03.2021
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment
Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services
Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards
Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas for improvement
Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management, CPAP/BIPAP therapies and intubations
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management.
Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Respiratory Therapist (travel Position)
Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville, GA
01.2018 - 05.2020
Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
Developed treatment plans for patients resulting in Number% respiratory condition symptom relief.
Assessed and treated Number patients on average each Timespan.
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
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.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Respiratory Therapist
Crisp Regional Hospital
Cordele, GA
04.2017 - 01.2018
Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment
Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records
Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use
Oversaw needs of patients of all ages in long-term healthcare center, consistently providing high level of quality care
Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients
Conducted patient assessments and reviewed physician instructions to develop and implement tailored respiratory therapy care plans based on individual requirements
Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home
Questioned patients about medical backgrounds to obtain accurate health history data and optimize treatment plans
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Provided patient care to adult, pediatric and neonatal patients
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions
Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses
Developed system of staff communication, enabling quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment
Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services
Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards
Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas for improvement
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management
Performed and assistedHealthcare team members in emergency response, rapid response, high risked and C-sections deliveries
Performed and interpreted EKGs
Inspected and cleaned respiratory care equipment.
Education
Associates of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Darton State College
12.2016
Diploma - General Education
Dooly County High School
Vienna, GA
05.2011
Skills
Patient Care Documentation
Strong clinical judgment
Professional bedside manner
Patient and family advocacy
Invasive and non-invasive therapy
Emergency response, rapid response
Certification
CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Health University Medical Center (travel/
Emergency Room Registered Nurse at Memorial Health University Medical CenterEmergency Room Registered Nurse at Memorial Health University Medical Center
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