Alexis Smith

• Promoted a positive working environment by demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and respect for colleagues and patients alike.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patient needs.
• Utilized advanced ventilator management techniques, optimizing patient ventilation support while minimizing complications.
• Applied critical thinking skills to problem solve complex respiratory situations, contributing to more efficient and effective treatment strategies.
• Provided emergency respiratory interventions during critical situations, stabilizing patients'' conditions until further medical assistance arrived.
• Worked closely with patients who received lung and heart transplants, Vascular ICU. Neuro ICU.
• Administer nebulizer medications such as Amphotericin, Tranexamic acid, Flolan, Nitric oxide

• Performed regular diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, contributing valuable data to inform clinical decision making.
• Promoted a positive working environment by demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and respect for colleagues and patients alike.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality respiratory care tailored to individual needs.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Performed intubations

• Compassionately maintained appropriate oxygen titration levels for pediatric patients receiving ventilator support, ensuring patient comfort and safety while minimizing the potential complications associated with ventilatory support
• Collaborated with physicians and other care team members, providing input on respiratory care plans and treatments
• Administer inhaled gases and medications such as Pentamidine

• Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
• 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.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
• Assist physicians in invasive procedures such and intubation and bronchoscopies, maintaining sterile measures and patient comfort
• Treat critically ill patients with conditions such as strokes, head traumas, comas, intracranial hematomas

COVID-19

Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY 04/2020-07/2020

Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL 09/2020-11/2020, 12/2021-04/2022

UF Health Shands Gainesville, Gainesville, Fl 01/2021-04/2021

• Adapted seamlessly to provide crucial respiratory care services across various healthcare environments, demonstrating the ability to rapidly acclimate to new teams, protocols, and patient populations, significantly enhancing patient outcomes
• Resiliently aided physicians in specialized procedures such as bronchoscopies, vent management, nd intubations amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

• Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Managed ventilator settings during transport of critically ill children between hospitals or departments, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
• Acted as an advocate for pediatric patients within the healthcare system by communicating their unique needs effectively to other providers involved in their care journey.
• Administered medications via inhalation or oral routes as prescribed by physicians, monitoring patient response closely to adjust therapy as necessary.
• Educated parents on proper use of home medical equipment, increasing adherence to prescribed therapies and reducing hospital readmissions.
• Established strong rapport with both patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during often difficult medical situations.