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Allison Lemonds

Albemarle,NC

Summary

Accomplished ECMO Specialist with expertise in ventilator management and patient care at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and teamwork, enhancing treatment and outcomes. Skilled in hemodynamic monitoring and patient education, committed to delivering exceptional healthcare solutions through collaboration and professionalism.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

ECMO Specialist

Wake Forest Baptist Health
04.2020 - Current
  • Operated ECMO equipment for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal functionality and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans and improve treatment outcomes.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on ECMO procedures, enhancing team competency and confidence.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on ECMO devices, reducing downtime and ensuring reliability during procedures.

Registered Medical Assistant

Troy Medical
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Administered patient assessments and collected vital signs to support accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Coordinated patient schedules and managed electronic health records to enhance clinic efficiency.
  • Assisted healthcare providers during examinations, ensuring smooth workflows and optimal patient care.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage, fostering understanding and adherence.

Respiratory Therapist

Cone Health System
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Administered respiratory therapy treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusting therapies based on clinical assessments and physician recommendations.
  • Educated patients and families on respiratory health management, ensuring understanding of treatment plans.

Respiratory Therapist

FirstHealth of the Carolinas
09.2016 - 08.2018
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for complex cases.
  • Conducted equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure optimal operation of respiratory devices.
  • Implemented best practices in infection control, contributing to a safer environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • 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.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Stanly Community Colleg
Albemarle, NC
05-2016

Skills

  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Organizational growth
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Clinical decision making
  • Ventilator management
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Patient care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education
  • Airway management
  • Intubation
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Mechanical ventilation management
  • Blood gas analysis
  • Time management

Timeline

ECMO Specialist

Wake Forest Baptist Health
04.2020 - Current

Registered Medical Assistant

Troy Medical
10.2019 - 04.2020

Respiratory Therapist

Cone Health System
08.2018 - 08.2019

Respiratory Therapist

FirstHealth of the Carolinas
09.2016 - 08.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Stanly Community Colleg

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