Amanda Thomas
Statesville,NC
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health Cleveland
03.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Valley Nursing Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health
12.2022 - 08.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Iredell Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Valley Nursing Center
06.2012 - 08.2021
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Administered inhalants and medications to improve patient breathing capabilities, leading to enhanced quality of life.
- Customized respiratory care plans to address unique needs of pediatric patients, enhancing comfort and cooperation.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Education
Associate In Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC05.2012
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Caring bedside manner
- Equipment setup
- Medical record documentation
- Treatment administration
- Physical assessments
- End-of-life care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emergency medical care
- Patient instruction
- Patient care
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Intubation
- Equipment cleaning
- Strong clinical judgment
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Patient advocacy
- Care planning
- Medical terminology
- Clinical leadership
- Patient needs assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Body mechanics
- Pulse oximetry
- Reporting and documentation
- Blood gas analysis
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Ventilator management
- Oxygen therapy
- Infection control techniques
- First aid and CPR
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Emergency care
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Certified respiratory therapist (CRT)
- CPR/AED
- Vital signs monitoring
- Initial trauma life support (ITLS)
- Certified respiratory therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health Cleveland
03.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Valley Nursing Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health
12.2022 - 08.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Iredell Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Valley Nursing Center
06.2012 - 08.2021
Associate In Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Catawba Valley Community College