Amanda Smith
Willard,OH
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 17 years of experience in [Type] healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Avita Health System
10.2007 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
Respiratory Therapist
South Pointe Hospital
06.2006 - 10.2008
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH06.2007
Skills
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Avita Health System
10.2007 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
South Pointe Hospital
06.2006 - 10.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
North Central State College
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- BLS - Basic Life Support
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