Amber Hughes
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with 3.5 years in hospital setting. Seeking a new challenging environment for skill development. Passionate about delivering quality patient care and working with interdisciplinary teams. Committed professional with a strong work ethic and dedication to ongoing education in respiratory therapy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Northcrest Medical Center
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Operated and maintained various respiratory therapy equipment. Major modalities included Vapotherm, BiPAP, bubble CPAP, and ventilators for all age groups.
- Administered aerosolized medications, chose appropriate oxygen therapies, and performed chest physiotherapy. Applied 2-lead ECGs.
- Obtained and analyzed arterial blood gasses. Made appropriate clinical changes on ventilators and BPAPs to correct ABG irregularities.
- Educated patients about medications, treatment modalities, and various respiratory pathologies.
Sleep Technologist
MD Sleep
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Performed diagnostic testing for sleep disorders. Testing included nocturnal polysomnograms, CPAP/BPAP titrations, split-night studies, Multiple Sleep Latency tests (MSLT), and Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MWT).
- Applied modified EEG to monitor sleep staging and nocturnal seizures. Applied 3 lead ECG to monitor for cardiac arrhythmias.
- Educated patients on the benefits of CPAP/BPAP. Selected appropriate masks to encourage patient comfort and optimal therapeutic delivery.
Sleep Technologist
Clarksville Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Diagnostic testing for Nocturnal Polysomnogram, CPAP/BPAP titrations, and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests.
- Educate patients on sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and treatment modalities.
- Performed EEG and ECG application and monitoring. Explained monitoring procedures.
- Explained and titrated CPAP/BPAP for patients. Provided patient education about the benefits of CPAP/BPAP treatment.
- Demonstrated adherence to professional ethics standards by maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information and upholding privacy regulations at all times.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Miller-Motte Technical College
Clarksville, TN04.2014
Diploma - Polysomnography
Miller-Motte Technical College
Clarksville, TN12.2012
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Patient care documentation
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Northcrest Medical Center
01.2022 - 06.2025
Sleep Technologist
MD Sleep
09.2019 - 06.2022
Sleep Technologist
Clarksville Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
09.2016 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Miller-Motte Technical College
Diploma - Polysomnography
Miller-Motte Technical College
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