Alison Risser, RRT

West Des Moines,IA

Overview

years of professional experience

Aerocare(formerly Mercy Home Respiratory)

10.2012 - Current

Set up, patient education with PAP, Ventilator, Apnea, Airway Clearance and Oxygen therapy administration and management
Managed and operate mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management
Equipment troubleshooting, downloads, follow up and maintenance on equipment
Coordinate with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments
Assist with authorization for PAP referrals for patients
Complete all required documentation
In charge of inventory control of PAP supplies

Mercy Hospital / Mercy Home Care

09.2004 - 10.2012

Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations
Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing
Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required
Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual's needs
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment
Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments
Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support
Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues
Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications
Performed PFT tests
Worked in Pulmonary Rehab
Set up and educated patients on PAP equipment
Documented in Power Chart

Northeast Iowa Comm. College/ Assoc. of Science

Aerocare(formerly Mercy Home Respiratory)

10.2012 - Current

Mercy Hospital / Mercy Home Care

09.2004 - 10.2012

Northeast Iowa Comm. College/ Assoc. of Science