AMANDA Calton
Kingsport,TN
Summary
Ability Summary Experience in assessing, treating, and caring for patients with breathing disorders.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Greystone Healthcare
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Interacted with patients to understand the symptoms along with breathing issues, and recommended appropriate tests for early diagnosis of the disease
- Provided emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Assessed patients using medical equipment to measure the volume as well as flow of oxygen, and using blood gas analyzer to determine the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the collected blood samples
- Collaborated with team to administer therapeutic gases, medicinal, and bland aerosols to patients, and performed bronchial hygiene procedures on patients with diseased lungs Provided treatment to patients suffering from chronic respiratory diseases, and assisted them with removal of mucus undergoing treatment for lung diseases like cystic fibrosis by encouraging the patient to cough or by slight chest tapping
- Inserted tube in trachea and monitored the amount of oxygen received by him/her as well as operation speed of ventilator
- Made appropriate decisions for illnesses such as COPD, lung cancer, asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases in patients
- Observed patients to help them perform accurate breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological responses to the administered medicines, including vital signs, blood chemistry changes and lung capacity
- Worked as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties
- Maintained accurate records of patients in the hospital database.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Respiratory Therapist
Soliant Healthcare
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- 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.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Respiratory Therapist
Cornerstone Village
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Assessing patients with breathing disorders.Setting up and taking down vents
- Ventilator care
- Placing, removing trachs, and trach care.Weaning patients by protocol, breathing treatments, bipap,and cpaps.Setting up high flow systems
- CO2 checks, monitoring, and patient education.Cough assist and ezpap
- Blood Gas when ordered.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
United Medical
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Assessing patients with breathing disorders, bipaps,and cpaps .Trilogy setups, and compliance monitoring
- Overnight oxygen tests
- Oxygen setups with the education on the proper way to use it
- INR setups with testing
- Supply ordering
- Initial bipap, and cpap, setups with mask fittings
- Oxygen testing while the patient is active to see it titration is needed
- Home visits to ensure patients are getting the proper care and are compliant
- Patient education.
Respiratory Therapist
Alana Healthcare LLC
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Ventilator home setups, compliance, and card downloads
- Bipap, cpap
- And high flow systems setups
- Going into facilities doing patient chart checks and oxygen evaluations
- Trach changes and care.Patient education.
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
11.2020 - Current
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient 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.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Respiratory Therapist
Greystone Healthcare
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA12.2011
Nursing Cores
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TNRespiratory Care Practitioner NBRC - undefined
03.2013
Certified Respiratory Therapist NBRC - undefined
02.2012
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Patient Care Documentation
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- Breathing Exercises
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Airway Management
- Respiratory Conditions
- Infection Control Techniques
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Acute Illness
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Arterial Punctures
- Oxygen Therapy
- Pulse Oximetry
- Intubation
- Monitor Patients
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NBRC
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
11.2020 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Soliant Healthcare
08.2020 - 11.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Greystone Healthcare
04.2017 - 11.2018
Respiratory Therapist
Cornerstone Village
04.2017 - 09.2019
Respiratory Therapist
United Medical
06.2016 - 04.2017
Respiratory Therapist
Alana Healthcare LLC
11.2015 - 05.2016
Respiratory Therapist
Greystone Healthcare
01.2012 - 02.2013
Respiratory Care Practitioner NBRC - undefined
Certified Respiratory Therapist NBRC - undefined
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mountain Empire Community College
Nursing Cores
Northeast State Community College
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