Alford Eubanks
ARAB,AL
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 5 years of experience in hospital settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Crestwood Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- 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.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL05.2019
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Care Plan Management
- Respiratory Care Procedures
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Respiratory Conditions
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Physical Assessment
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Patient Health Information Access
- Ventilator Management
- Emergency Medical Care
- Client Satisfaction
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Breathing Exercises
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Oxygen Therapy
Accomplishments
I was awarded employee of the month for October 2023 at Crestwood Medical Center.
Certification
NRP
PALS
ACLS
BLS
October 2023 Employee of the Month
For performing a life saving procedure upon physician request.
Timeline
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Crestwood Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville