Alicia Matthews
Troy,NY
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at Albany Medical Center Hospital, adept in airway management and fostering team collaboration. Excelled in reducing hospital readmissions and improving patient care through innovative treatment plans and emergency care. Expert in respiratory equipment setup and patient education, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Albany Medical Center Hospital
06.2007 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- NICU and PICU transport therapist
- Work in all areas of the hospital including but not limited to NICU, PICU, SICU, NSICU, CPS, CCU, ER and Floor therapies.
Respiratory Therapist
St. Margaret's Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
- 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.
- Tracheostomy Care and Management
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' health and effectively communicating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations in a long-term care facility setting.
Respiratory Therapist
Samaritan Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2019
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
Respiratory Therapist
St Mary's Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2014
- 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.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
Excelsior University
Albany04.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.2007
Skills
- Airway Management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- Patient Education
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Team Collaboration
- Intubation
- Transport
- Emergency care
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
St. Margaret's Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Samaritan Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2019
Respiratory Therapist
St Mary's Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2014
Respiratory Therapist
Albany Medical Center Hospital
06.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
Excelsior University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Hudson Valley Community College