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Alkennia Stokes

Hattiesburg,MS

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Gulfport, MS

Respiratory Therapist

2022.11 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

Job overview

Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
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.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Tallahassee, FL

Travel Respiratory Therapist

03.2022 - 05.2022

Job overview

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
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.
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.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Gulfport, MS

Travel Respiratory Therapist

12.2021 - 03.2022

Job overview

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
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.
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.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Miami, FL

Travel Respiratory Therapist

08.2021 - 11.2021

Job overview

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
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.
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.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.

Merit Health River Region
Vicksburg, MS

Respiratory Therapist

12.2020 - 05.2021

Job overview

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
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.
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
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.
Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Jackson, MS

Travel Respiratory Therapist

02.2021 - 04.2021

Job overview

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
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.
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.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.

Rotech Healthcare
HATTIESBURG, MS

Respiratory Therapist

06.2017 - 11.2020

Job overview

Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Provided initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients per Rotech policy and procedure
Provided in-home visits to patients
Conducted patient assessments per Rotech's policy and procedure and the physician's order
Provided patient education on respiratory equipment and maintenance
Set up and monitored all highly technical respiratory equipment

Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Respiratory Therapist

03.2015 - 05.2017

Job overview

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
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.
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
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.
Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.

Education

Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, MS

Associate of Applied Science from Respiratory Therapy Technology

12.2014

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS

Bachelor of Science from Kinesiology

12.2009

Skills

Patient Health Information
Patient Health Information Access
Care Planning
Drawing Analysis
Interdisciplinary Care
First Aid
Critical Care Unit (CCU)
Verbal and Written Communication
Diagnostic Tools
Patient Education
Safety Procedures
Medical Terminology
Professional Bedside Manner
Drug Administration Trained
Patient and Caregiver Education

Respiratory Therapy Equipment
Infection Control Measures
Patient and Family Advocacy
Treatment Administration
Team Collaboration
Clinical Leadership
Mechanical Ventilators
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Respiratory Conditions
Strong Clinical Judgment
Airway Management
Tracheotomy Equipment
Tracheostomy Care
Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Documentation