Amber Short
Jasper,AL
Summary
Skilled Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at Baptist Health Walker Hospital, adept in airway management and patient education. Excelled in delivering critical care, including ventilator support and emergency response, while fostering strong team collaboration. Demonstrated excellence in utilizing clinical judgment to improve patient outcomes, with a focus on innovative respiratory care protocols.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health Walker Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Respiratory Therapist
UAB Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2021
- 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.
Respiratory Therapist
Cullman Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
Education
Associates In Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Virginia College
Birmingham, AL09.2012
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
- Equipment setup
- Physical assessments
- Treatment administration
- End-of-life care
- Emergency medical care
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Intubation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Equipment cleaning
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Medical terminology
- Neonatal intensive care
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health Walker Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
UAB Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Cullman Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
Associates In Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Virginia College
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