Amber Brown
New Hartford,NY
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 6-year critical care background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Respiratory Care paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment. Pediatric-PICU experience, 3-years on pediatric transport team via ground and air. 2+ years of travel experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Cross Country Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
Respiratory Therapist
Upstate University Hospital
Syracuse, NY
09.2018 - 01.2022
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management. Along with high workloads. Max. 19 ventilated patients per shift.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
Phlebotomist
Hooper Holmes
Buffalo, NY
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Traveled to patients homes to do medical exams for life insurance companies.
- Obtained vitals and past medical history from patients.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
Rome, NY
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mohawk Valley Community College
07.2018
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Oneida County Boces
03.2009
Skills
- Infection Control
- Equipment Cleaning
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Safety Protocols and Procedures
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Clinical Leadership
- Equipment Setup
Accomplishments
- 2-years of charge experience.
- Achieved Daisy award for volunteer Covid-19 disater relief.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Cross Country Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Upstate University Hospital
09.2018 - 01.2022
Phlebotomist
Hooper Holmes
04.2012 - 01.2015
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
07.2009 - 06.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mohawk Valley Community College
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Oneida County Boces