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Abraham Tiawhan

Crown Point,IN

Summary

With a proven track record at Bria Health Services, I expertly managed respiratory departments, significantly enhancing patient care through adept use of mechanical ventilators and effective communication. My leadership in training teams reflects my ability to deliver exceptional service and results in high-pressure environments. Compassionate professional in healthcare respiratory services, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient assessment, ventilator management, and pulmonary function testing. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient care outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate Respiratory Therapist

Bria Health Services
Palos Hills, IL
04.2019 - 10.2024
  • Oversees the RT department, which includes the ventilator unit.
  • For four facilities for Bria Health Services.
  • Periodically, do in-services with staff, including nurses, RTs, and sometimes CNAs.
  • Address issues and concerns that family members may have in a friendly and respectful manner, with the consideration of providing the highest customer service in mind.

Director of Respiratory Services

Glenshire Nurse & Rehabilitation Center
Richton Park, IL
03.2016 - 04.2019
  • Direct and manage the Respiratory Therapy department.
  • Manage the budget of the respiratory therapy department.
  • Maintain an accurate audit of every piece of equipment and the supplies of the department.
  • Assured proper staffing on every shift, which enables the department to function smoothly and allows us, as a department, to provide the highest level of care possible to our residents and their families.
  • Meet with families when necessary, and assure their concerns are addressed, and their questions are answered.
  • Provide in services to nurses and respiratory therapists on ventilator management, tracheostomy care and management, suctioning and airway patency

Respiratory Care

Children Habilitation Center
Richton Park, IL
06.2014 - 03.2016
  • Provide professional and compassionate care as I perform respiratory modalities
  • Provide complete airway and lung management to children requiring respiratory support

Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
06.2008 - 06.2014
  • Provide professional and compassionate care as I perform respiratory modalities
  • Maintain patent airway by assisting in intubation, suctioning, and providing bronchodilator and Hygiene therapies
  • Maintain ventilator support for vent dependent patients
  • Maintain patent airway
  • Administered nebulizer treatments

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care

Olive Harvey College
Chicago, IL, Cook County
01.2010

Skills

  • Mechanical ventilators
  • Breathing devices
  • Weaning patients from mechanical ventilation
  • Tracheostomy tube
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Training of respiratory Therapists
  • Preceptor for newly-hired staff
  • Arterial Blood Gases
  • Maintenance of BiPAP devices
  • Administration of BiPAP devices
  • Maintenance of CPAP devices
  • Administration of CPAP devices
  • Budget management

Certification

  • Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • CPR Certified with American Heart Association

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Corporate Respiratory Therapist

Bria Health Services
04.2019 - 10.2024

Director of Respiratory Services

Glenshire Nurse & Rehabilitation Center
03.2016 - 04.2019

Respiratory Care

Children Habilitation Center
06.2014 - 03.2016

Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Christ Medical Center
06.2008 - 06.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care

Olive Harvey College

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