Alyson Williamson
Mission,TX
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with comprehensive experience in respiratory care. Demonstrates strong ability to work collaboratively within medical teams, ensuring effective patient care and positive outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic treatments. Adaptable and reliable in responding to evolving healthcare needs and challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Dimmit Regional Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment.
- Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Demonstrates ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
Respiratory Therapist
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Mechanical ventilators, aerosol generators, and disposable respiratory care products.
- Provide emergency care
- Collect and analyze arterial blood gases and be able to provide appropriate corrective intervention.
- Follow physician orders for treatment and evaluates requirements for treatment.
- Monitor patients response to therapy by evaluation.
- Consult with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals for changes in patient status.
Northeast Baptist
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Plan development
- Therapy documentation
- Care verification
- Breathing exercises
- Bag/mask ventilation
- Intubation assistance
- Disinfection protocols
- Suction techniques
- Artificial airways
- Arterial blood gas sampling
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
11.2015 - 05.2018
- Performed diagnostic tests and physical examinations on individual patients as required.
- Assessment of respiratory status of patients of all ages.
- Obtained and analyzed blood gases.
- Aerosolized medication therapies.
- Attended pediatric and adult traumas.
- CPT and acapellas.
- O2 set-up and management including croup tents.
- 12 lead EKG’s.
- Perform physician roundings and communicating with patients about their treatment and expectations.
- Optimized respiratory care delivery by vigilant chest x-ray evaluation and testing for accurate endo-tracheal placement.
- Performed artificial respiration on a regular basis.
- Tested and maintained respiratory therapy machines and equipment on a regular basis.
- Monitored patient physiological therapy responses such as arterial blood gases, blood chemistry changes and vital signs.
- Provided assistance to other physical therapy and nursing staff members as needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
South Texas College
McAllen, TX05.2015
Skills
- Knowledgeable in disease management principles and practices
- Excellent skills in explaining and caring for patients during difficult testing procedures
- Superior skills in diagnostic and therapeutic equipment operation, calibration and maintenance
- Outstanding abilities in patient physiological vital sign monitoring and evaluation
- CPR, ACLS, PALS certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Dimmit Regional Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2022
Northeast Baptist
08.2018 - 04.2019
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
11.2015 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
South Texas College
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