Qualified Registered Respiratory Therapist with knowledge of respiratory conditions affecting different populations. Focused on delivering cost-effective, top-quality and successful care based on sound practices. Flexible team player ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Tricities Hospital
Chester, VA
10.2023 - 01.2025
Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
Respiratory Therapist
Merakey
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2023 - 05.2023
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
Respiratory Therapist
Corner View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2022 - 05.2023
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Mercy
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2021 - 08.2021
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Allegheny County
05.2020
Skills
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Drug administration trained
Respiratory equipment setup
Patient care documentation
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Tricities Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Merakey
02.2023 - 05.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Corner View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
02.2022 - 05.2023
Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Mercy
02.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Science Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Allegheny County
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