Alexander Thai
METHUEN,Massachusetts
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist with over one year experience at helping patients of all populations overcome their breathing difficulties and chronic respiratory issues and maintain their quality of life inspite of their condition. Reputable and Friendly professional, especially in high-pressure situations. Skilled in educating patients and healthcare providers in educating safe usage and maintenance in respiratory equipment and modalities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Winchester Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- 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 and Non-invasive devices to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Education and trained staff in Orientation in Respiratory Department procedures and policies.
Respiratory Care Tutor
Northshore Community College
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Tutored first year respiratory care students
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Assisted and guided students through techniques to combat test anxiety
- Participated in inter-disciplinary teamwork by attending training/discussion sessions with tutors from different programs
Student Respiratory Therapist
Lawrence General Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assists RT team in ED, ICU during emergency code or rapid response calls.
Equipment Aide- Respiratory
Massachusetts General Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Delivered and stocked respiratory supplies and parts within various normal and specialized departments such as ED, Shriner’s Hospital Respiratory Department, MRI, NICU, PICU, special care nurseries, etc.
- Collaborated and assisted RTs in non-RT tasks
- Sanitize, test and constructed circuits on ventilators and BiPAPs to put them back to service.
- Ordered and supplied respiratory stock
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
North Shore Community College- Danvers
Danvers, MA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Central Catholic High School
Lawrence, MA05.2012
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Care plan management
- Patient and caregiver education
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Computer skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Teambuilding
- Conversational in Vietnamese
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Good Work Ethic
- Interdependent
- Flexible Schedule
- Problem Resolution
- People Skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Winchester Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Respiratory Care Tutor
Northshore Community College
11.2021 - 05.2022
Student Respiratory Therapist
Lawrence General Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
Equipment Aide- Respiratory
Massachusetts General Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
North Shore Community College- Danvers
High School Diploma -
Central Catholic High School