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Allison Verke

Ramsey

Summary

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 25 years of experience working with adults, pediatrics, and neonates. Highly skilled treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma, and bronchitis. I pride myself on patient advocacy. I adapt quickly to new environments. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Maple Grove Hospital
12.2022 - Current
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management in Adults and Neonates
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Attended high-risk deliveries and implemented NRP in the resuscitation of the infant.
  • Experience in NICU with Optiflow, Bubble CPAP, Intubation, Vent management, surfactant administration, and Vero Nitric Oxide administration.

Respiratory Therapist

St Cloud Hospital
05.2020 - 04.2023
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
  • Performed arterial blood gases and made appropriate changes to ventilator or Bipap.
  • Worked in PICU and NICU using all respiratory modalities to improve care.

Respiratory Therapist

Unity Hospital/ Mercy Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2020

I worked at both Allina facilities.

I worked in Pulmonary Rehab at Mercy

At Unity I worked in the ED, ICU, Med Surg, and Mental Health providing Respiratory care

Respiratory Therapist

Cambridge Hospital
06.2012 - 10.2016

Respiratory Therapist

Mercy Hospital
11.1995 - 05.2011

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist

Mayo School of Helath Sciences
Rochester, MN
05.1995

Skills

  • Airway Management
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Medication Administration
  • Bronchial Hygiene Techniques
  • Patient care documentation
  • Physical assessments
  • Equipment Cleaning
  • Pediatric Respiratory Care
  • Neonatal Intensive Care

Certification

  • CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NRP
  • PALS

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Maple Grove Hospital
12.2022 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

St Cloud Hospital
05.2020 - 04.2023

Respiratory Therapist

Unity Hospital/ Mercy Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2020

Respiratory Therapist

Cambridge Hospital
06.2012 - 10.2016

Respiratory Therapist

Mercy Hospital
11.1995 - 05.2011

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist

Mayo School of Helath Sciences
Allison Verke