ALISA CAROLINO RRT
Fernandina Beach
Summary
Motivated Registered Respiratory Therapist experienced in respiratory care and life support treatment. Advanced patient-centered care and improved patient outcomes through critical thinking, patient assessment, and effective mechanical ventilation management. Enhanced protocol adherence and promoted team collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center Nassau
Fernandina Beach
03.2013 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients in critical care units.
- Monitored patient vital signs and adjusted therapies as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and equipment use, empowering them to manage conditions effectively.
- Operated ventilators and other respiratory equipment safely and effectively.
- Provided emergency response during respiratory distress situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and therapy outcomes.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems by setting up ventilators and adjusting settings per physician orders, ensuring optimal patient support.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center Downtown
Jacksonville
01.2007 - 03.2013
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients in critical care units.
- Monitored patient vital signs and adjusted therapies as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and equipment use.
- Operated ventilators and other respiratory equipment safely and effectively.
- Provided emergency response during respiratory distress situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and therapy outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Shands Of Jacksonville
Jacksonville
01.1993 - 01.2006
- Lead Respiratory for Trauma One
- NICU
- PICU
- CVICU
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory
Flagler Career Institute
Jacksonville, FL10-1993
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Respiratory equipment operation
- Airway management
- Oxygen therapy
- Pulmonary function testing
- Sleep disorder treatment
- Airway clearance techniques
- Adult critical care
- Emergency medical care
- Patient care coordination
- Patient care documentation
- Care plan management
- Emergency response procedures
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Strong clinical judgment
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center Nassau
03.2013 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center Downtown
01.2007 - 03.2013
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Shands Of Jacksonville
01.1993 - 01.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory
Flagler Career Institute