Andrea Hobson
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Flint,MI
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 14 years of experience in Critical Care and longterm healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
NeuroRestorative
Farmington Hills, MI
08.2019 - Current
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients at facility.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty
Pontiac, MI
01.2014 - 08.2019
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Providence Hospital And Medical Center
Southfield, MI
04.2008 - 10.2016
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Baker College
Auburn Hills, MI 09.2006 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Medical Administration Assistant
Baker College
Auburn Hills, MI 09.2004 - 05.2006
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
NeuroRestorative
08.2019 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty
01.2014 - 08.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Providence Hospital And Medical Center
04.2008 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Baker College
09.2006 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Medical Administration Assistant
Baker College
09.2004 - 05.2006
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