Akilah Davis
McDonough,GA
Summary
Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients, and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified, and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Hospital
12.2019 - Current
- Provide respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergencies
- Perform routine ventilator and artificial airway treatments in the critical and general care areas
- Assist physicians and perform routine and respiratory care activities as necessary
- Work with the manager to formulate a plan for professional development
- Participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments
- May conduct in-service educational programs related to the provision of respiratory care
- Select, assemble, and check respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness; perform minor repairs to correct malfunctions
- Accurately and thoroughly document respiratory care by following the established charting procedure to show the patient's progress or any changes in the patient's condition
- Practice universal and/or specialized precautions in the daily cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment, and instruments.
- Supervised staff in providing safe and effective respiratory services to patients.
- Conducted daily rounds of the department to assess patient needs and provide appropriate care.
- Collaborated with other departments regarding any changes needed in order to provide optimal respiratory care services.
- Planned staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak times while controlling costs.
- Provided support and guidance to junior staff members when needed.
- Researched current literature relevant to best practices in the field of Respiratory Therapy.
Respiratory Therapist
Sharp Chula Vista
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Provide quality care to meet patient needs
- Conduct pulmonary function tests, interpret evaluations and test results, determine plans for respiratory therapy treatment in consultation with physicians and by prescription
- Support patient wellness and treatment plans by administering inhalants and operating mechanical ventilators, environmental control systems, therapeutic gas administration equipment, and environmental control apparatus
- Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and help with breathing exercises
- Monitor vital signs, arterial blood gases, and changes in blood chemistry
- Direct technicians, assistants, and aides in administering treatments
- Evaluate respiratory therapy treatment plan effectiveness by observing, recording, and evaluating patient progress and recommend any necessary adjustments to the treatment plan
- Consult with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare workers to complete discharge plans
- Contribute to patient-care conferences
- Assure post-discharge adherence to therapy plan by devising home exercise programs
- Coach patients, families, and caregivers in prescribed fitness regimen
- Recommend and/or provide assistive equipment and recommend outpatient or in-home follow-up programs
- Meticulously document care by keeping accurate patient charts and department records
- Protect patient confidence and hospital operations by following all rules regarding confidential information
- Comply with all procedures, rules, and regulations to maintain a clean and safe working environment and to control and prevent the spread of infectious disease
- Ensure all department equipment is kept in good, working order by timely completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer's instructions, and established troubleshooting guidelines
- Call for repairs when needed
- Develop staff by providing information and by creating and administering in-service training
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and maintain certifications by studying existing and proposed legislation and anticipating future legislation
- Enforce compliance and advise management on necessary actions.
Respiratory Therapist
Northeast Georgia Health System
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Provide quality care to meet patient needs
- Conduct pulmonary function tests, interpret evaluations and test results, determine plans for respiratory therapy treatment in consultation with physicians and by prescription
- Support patient wellness and treatment plans by administering inhalants and operating mechanical ventilators, environmental control systems, therapeutic gas administration equipment, and environmental control apparatus
- Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and help with breathing exercises
- Monitor vital signs, arterial blood gases, and changes in blood chemistry
- Direct technicians, assistants, and aides in administering treatments
- Evaluate respiratory therapy treatment plan effectiveness by observing, recording, and evaluating patient progress and recommend any necessary adjustments to the treatment plan
- Consult with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare workers to complete discharge plans
- Contribute to patient-care conferences
- Assure post-discharge adherence to therapy plan by devising home exercise programs
- Coach patients, families, and caregivers in prescribed fitness regimen
- Recommend and/or provide assistive equipment and recommend outpatient or in-home follow-up programs
- Meticulously document care by keeping accurate patient charts and department records
- Protect patient confidence and hospital operations by following all rules regarding confidential information
- Comply with all procedures, rules, and regulations to maintain a clean and safe working environment and to control and prevent the spread of infectious disease
- Ensure all department equipment is kept in good, working order by timely completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer's instructions, and established troubleshooting guidelines
- Call for repairs when needed
- Develop staff by providing information and by creating and administering in-service training
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and maintain certifications by studying existing and proposed legislation and anticipating future legislation
- Enforce compliance and advise management on necessary actions.
Respiratory Therapist
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Restore patient's pulmonary function, alleviate pain, and support life by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy
- Meet patient's goals and needs and provide quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests, assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results, and determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription
- Help patient accomplish treatment plan and support life by administering inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators
- Administer respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting with breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes
- Direct treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants
- Evaluate effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress and recommending adjustments and modifications
- Complete discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare workers, contributing to patient care conferences
- Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs
- Recommend and/or provide assistive equipment and outpatient or home health follow-up programs
- Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records
- Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
Respiratory Therapist
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Conduct and monitor prescribed diagnostic procedures
- Perform hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring
- Communicate assessments and updates with members of the healthcare team
- Assemble, maintain, and calibrate respiratory therapy equipment
- Educate patients on disease prevention and lung health
- Perform testing to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of diseases and conditions
- Educate patients on the use of inhalers and inhalation devices
- Maintain artificial and natural airways
- Perform pulmonary function testing
- Make oxygen rounds as necessary and appropriate, causing the safe and effective use of supplies and equipment
- Demonstrate competence and provide for the cleaning, sterilization, assembly, and maintenance of equipment and stocking of supplies in the department and the floors, as necessary and appropriate
- Participate in Multidisciplinary Care Planning by regularly attending care conferences and by keeping care plans up to date
- Respond to emergent situations in the hospital and assist with providing CPR/ACLS as certified by the American Heart Association and as directed by the hospital procedure
- Identify and remedy respiratory care equipment malfunctions
- Provide for the titration of oxygen as described by Protocol.
Respiratory Therapist
Hospital Authority of Miller County
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders
- Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy students
- Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures
- Maintain patient records
- Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur
- Initiate and follow through with protocols described in the policy and procedure manual and as approved by the department and medical staff
- Participate in Multidisciplinary Care Planning by regularly attending care conferences and by keeping care plans up to date
- Respond to emergent situations in the hospital and assist with providing CPR/ACLS as certified by the American Heart Association and as directed by the hospital procedure
- Make oxygen rounds as necessary and appropriate, causing the safe and effective use of supplies and equipment
- Provide for the titration of oxygen as described by Protocol
- Provide instruction to patients, family, staff, and students about theory, therapy, and equipment used in Respiratory Care procedures and techniques, and document as required
- Provide instruction and referral for Home care patients and their families/caregivers
- Demonstrate competence and provide for the cleaning, sterilization, assembly, and maintenance of equipment and stocking of supplies in the department and the floors, as necessary and appropriate
- Provide a complete report to on-coming personnel and take a complete report from off-going personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
Boise, ID12-2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Darton State College
Albany, GA12-2016
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Drug Administration Trained
- Patient Care Documentation
- Diagnostic Tools
- Physical Assessments
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Treatment Administration
- Dosage Calculation
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Treatment Plan Development
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Education
- Care Plan Management
- Emergency Medical Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Intubation
Certification
- GA RRT License 10440
- FL RRT License RT24479
- VT RRT License 122.0134654
- BLS 1/4/22-1/4/24
- ACLS 10/22/22-10/22/24
- NRP 6/30/23-6/30/25
- FCCS Trained
- Difficult Airway Certified
- Learning to Lead Certified
- S.T.A.B.L.E Certified
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Sharp Chula Vista
01.2021 - 02.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Northeast Georgia Health System
08.2020 - 10.2020
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - 12.2019
Respiratory Therapist
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
10.2017 - 06.2019
Respiratory Therapist
Hospital Authority of Miller County
03.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Darton State College