Alison Risser, RRT
West Des Moines,IA
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aerocare(formerly Mercy Home Respiratory)
Des Moines, IA
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
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Hospital / Mercy Home Care
Dubuque, IA
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
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Northeast Iowa Comm. College/ Assoc. of Science
Skills
- PAP therapy
- Non-invasive and Invasive ventilator management
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient care documentation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Electronic Medical Records
- Sleep Disorder Treatment
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aerocare(formerly Mercy Home Respiratory)
10.2012 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Hospital / Mercy Home Care
09.2004 - 10.2012
Associate of Applied Science -
Northeast Iowa Comm. College/ Assoc. of Science