Amity Eldreth
Lenoir,North Carolina
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with comprehensive experience in respiratory care. Demonstrates strong ability to work collaboratively within medical teams, ensuring effective patient care and positive outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic treatments. Adaptable and reliable in responding to evolving healthcare needs and challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Entry-level-respiratory-therapist
Catawba Valley Memorial Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- 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.
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Cleaned and set up equipment in preparation for patient usage.
- Administered breathing treatment as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in obtaining EKG's and ABG's when instructed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2027
Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC05-2025
Skills
- Airway management
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Patient care documentation
- Caring bedside manner
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Entry-level-respiratory-therapist
Catawba Valley Memorial Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2024
Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory
Wilkes Community College
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