Amanda Barrera
Manchester,CT
Summary
Skilled Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at ECHN Health Services, enhancing patient respiratory functions and outcomes. Expert in mechanical ventilation management and known for exceptional clinical judgment. Achieved significant improvements in patient care through effective collaboration and education. Demonstrates a caring bedside manner and adeptness in pulmonary function testing.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Northeastern Pulmonary
04.2018 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
ECHN Health Services
07.2009 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
Education
Associate Degree In Respiratory Care - Respiratory Care
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT05.2009
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Pulse oximetry
- Oxygen therapy
- Appointment scheduling
- Caring bedside manner
- Strong clinical judgment
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
- Pulmonary function testing
- Reporting and documentation
- Medication administration
- Blood gas analysis
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Pulmonary function screenings
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Northeastern Pulmonary
04.2018 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
ECHN Health Services
07.2009 - Current
Associate Degree In Respiratory Care - Respiratory Care
Manchester Community College
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