Amanda Burke
Culpeper,VA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead with proven expertise in team leadership, patient care, and compliance. Successfully coordinated care plans and optimized departmental workflow to enhance efficiency and ensure quality outcomes. Consistently maintained positive and productive communication with fellow hospital directors and staff.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
HCA Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Fredericksburg, Virginia
06.2023 - Current
- Supervised respiratory therapy team to ensure quality patient care.
- Coordinated patient assessments and care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed scheduling and workflow to optimize department efficiency.
- Acted as Interim Director multiple times.
- Maintained CAP accreditation of ABG lab
- Payroll
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and support.
- Reviewed patient care plans and ensured compliance with standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of respiratory equipment and supplies.
- Collaborated with medical teams to optimize patient treatment plans.
- Resolved patient concerns regarding respiratory care services effectively.
- Maintained departmental policies and procedures for quality assurance.
- Provided training and mentorship to new respiratory therapists on proper use of equipment and techniques.
- Pulmonary Function testing in accordance with ATS Standards
- Electroencephalogram
Registered Respiratory Therapist
HCA Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Fredericksburg, Virginia
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Administered respiratory therapies and monitored patient progress consistently.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans effectively.
- Operated and maintained ventilators and other respiratory equipment daily.
- Educated patients on respiratory health and proper equipment use regularly.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing critical respiratory support promptly.
- Documented patient assessments and treatment outcomes accurately in records.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Pulmonary Function Testing in accordance with ATS standards
- Electroencephalogram
Respiratory Therapist PFT
University Of Virginia, School Of Medicine
Charlottesville, Virginia
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and adjusted therapies as needed for optimal care.
- Operated advanced respiratory equipment to ensure accurate delivery of therapies.
- Maintained detailed patient records in compliance with university medical standards.
- Participated in research initiatives to enhance patient care strategies within the institution.
- Performed Pulmonary Function Testing in accordance with ATS standards.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
INOVA
Fairfax, Virginia
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Administered respiratory therapies and monitored patient progress consistently.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans effectively.
- Operated and maintained ventilators and other respiratory equipment daily.
- Educated patients on respiratory health and proper equipment use regularly.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing critical respiratory support promptly.
- Documented patient assessments and treatment outcomes accurately in records.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in care delivery.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
J Sargeant Reynolds
Richmond, VA05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Management Experience
- Records Management
- Payroll
- Scheduling
- Hospital Experience
- Quality Assurance
- Critical Care
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month in 2023
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapy Medical License in State of Va
- ACCS
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
HCA Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist PFT
University Of Virginia, School Of Medicine
12.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
HCA Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 06.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
INOVA
05.2019 - 10.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
J Sargeant Reynolds
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Liberty University
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