Amanda Tompkins
Ozark,AL
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Dale Medical Center
Ozark, AL
10.2021 - Current
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members concerning the health status of the patient.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by monitoring physiological responses using specialized equipment such as spirometers or pulse oximeters.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided education related to prevention strategies for reducing the risk of developing chronic respiratory diseases.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southeast Health Medical Center
Dothan, AL
12.2019 - 06.2024
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members concerning the health status of the patient.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by monitoring physiological responses using specialized equipment such as spirometers or pulse oximeters.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided education related to prevention strategies for reducing the risk of developing chronic respiratory diseases.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY05-2016
Skills
- Patient care documentation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Outpatient Care
- Patient and caregiver education
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Care Plan Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Electronic Medical Records
- Tracheostomy Care
- Airway Management
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Ventilator management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Respiratory Medication Administration
- Drug administration trained
- Equipment Setup
- Clinical Leadership
- Equipment Cleaning
- Relationship Building
- Intubation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emergency medical care
- Emergency Care
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement
- Time management abilities
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- RRT
Languages
English
Professional
References
- Jennifer Powell
Co-worker, Dale Medical Center
(334)791-9511
- Lashauna Hutchins
Past Co-worker, Southeast Health
(334)798-5254
- Kristen Castro
Co-worker, Dale Medical
(334)798-9561
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Dale Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southeast Health Medical Center
12.2019 - 06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Madisonville Community College