Amanda Bailey
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 15 years of experience in critical care settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments and implementing appropriate care.
Experience in adult critical care, pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, as well as neonatal pediatric transports.
Dependable resource for doctors, nurses, and fellow therapists. Providing education to various disciplines within the healthcare system.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal-Pediatric Transport Respiratory Therapist
Carilion Clinic
06.2019 - Current
- Manage ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Optimized airway management by skillfully performing endotracheal intubations under challenging circumstances.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture through active participation in department meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Promoted team efficiency through regular training sessions on equipment usage and emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for transported neonates, optimizing their health and safety.
- Served as a liaison between referring hospitals and receiving NICUs, facilitating seamless transitions of care for patients and families.
- Educated staff on current trends in neonatal transport, enhancing overall team knowledge and performance.
- Ensured proper functioning of transport equipment through regular inspections, calibration, and maintenance activities.
- Actively participated in debriefing sessions following critical incidents or challenging transports, supporting continuous learning within the team environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety by actively identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective measures during transport operations.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Maintain critical competency quarterly at sim lab.
- Used as a resource and provided education to new employees.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carilion Clinic
01.2011 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Oriented new hires on all respiratory equipment, policies and procedures.
- Worked with Respiratory Therapy students, ensuring their educational experience was positive.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carilion Clinic, ALS Clinic
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assessed and monitored pulmonary mechanics in patients diagnosed with ALS
- Worked closely with with doctors, nurses, speech and occupational therapy to determine patients needs throughout the progression of the disease.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
NTI Medical
07.2013 - 02.2014
- Caring for chronically ill ventilated patients at a long term care facility.
- Performed daily weaning trials, tracheostomy care, and administration of medications.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA12.2008
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Physical Assessments
- Equipment Setup
- Medical Terminology
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Diagnostic Tools
- Intubation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Emergency Medical Care
- Airway Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Patient Instruction
- Practice Improvement
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT)
- Virginia Department of Health Profession-Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Neonatal-Pediatric Transport Respiratory Therapist
Carilion Clinic
06.2019 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carilion Clinic, ALS Clinic
01.2015 - 01.2016
Registered Respiratory Therapist
NTI Medical
07.2013 - 02.2014
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carilion Clinic
01.2011 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mountain Empire Community College