Abraham Abousaway
Richmond
Summary
Registered Respiratory therapist with a passion to help assist and treat patients with breathing challenges. Excellent problem-solver with good communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust as part of their care team. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hermann
11.2022 - Current
- Member of Trauma team. Daily assignments in emergency room and/or shock trauma unit since trauma unit grand opening on 06/01/2025
- Administered respiratory therapies and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with medical teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatment options.
- Conducted diagnostic tests to assess lung function and oxygen levels.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Kindred, Medical Center
08.2014 - Current
- I Have been able to learn tremendously and improve my skills, especially with trach/vent patients.
- Able to provide excellent customer service to all my patients and their families.
Lead Respiratory Therapist
HCA
12.2018 - 11.2022
- Made shift assignments, addressed any staff issues, and served as a resource to all staff on the shift
- Trained new staff on all respiratory procedures and protocols
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- 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.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Walgreens Pharmacy Technician
10.2011 - 08.2014
- Familiar with medications and their application to be able to successfully explain to patients any questions they may have about their prescription
- Familiar with medical billing and handling of insurance copay
- Accurately communicate with doctors and nurses regarding prescriptions and medications
Education
Associates degree - Respiratory Therapy
PIMA Medical Institute
01.2014
Pharmacy technician program - undefined
PIMA Medical Institute
01.2011
Skills
- Monitors and initiates oxygen therapy, bronchial hygiene, oxygenation/ventilation assessment and ABG sampling
- Patient and family education
- Initiate lung therapy protocols for all transplant patients
- Bedside bronchoscopy/tracheostomy
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway management with the code team, initiated and maintained advance ventilation modes to include monitoring of cardiopulmonary parameters for patients on mechanical ventilation
- Implemented modes such as PC, PS/CPAP, CMV, PRVC and APRV
- Non-invasive; NASAL CANNULA, BIPAP/CPAP, VAPOTHERM
- Performed airway clearance maneuvers such as CPT, PEP therapy
- Made recommendations to physicians regarding respiratory patients
- Work in general care, Adult ICU, Med Surg, ED, Long term care
Languages
Arabic
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hermann
11.2022 - Current
Lead Respiratory Therapist
HCA
12.2018 - 11.2022
Kindred, Medical Center
08.2014 - Current
Walgreens Pharmacy Technician
10.2011 - 08.2014
Associates degree - Respiratory Therapy
PIMA Medical Institute
Pharmacy technician program - undefined
PIMA Medical Institute