Amy Lawrence
Ellsinore,MO
Summary
Respiratory Therapist with over 20 years of experience with inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing diverse conditions that include COPD, Sleep Apnea, Congestive Heart Failure, and Cystic Fibrosis. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about the use and operation of respiratory equipment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Lake Regional Hospital
Osage Beach, Missouri
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted with intubations, managed ventilators, performed bronchoscopies, delivered chest physiotherapy, administered oxygen and aerosol treatments, executed airway clearance techniques, and supported tracheostomies to enhance respiratory care outcomes.
- Delivered emergency response services in critical situations to stabilize patients and improve survival rates.
- Collaborated with physicians to uphold quality care delivery standards, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Ray County Memorial Hospital
Richmond , MO
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and spirometry testing.
- Managed acute exacerbation of chronic conditions such as COPD or asthma attacks.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments, making adjustments based on observations.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Cass Regional Hospital
Harrisonville, Missouri
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and spirometry testing.
- Managed acute exacerbation of chronic conditions such as COPD or asthma attacks.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing protocols or processes related to respiratory care delivery.
- Assisted with intubations, ventilator management, bronchoscopies, chest physiotherapy, oxygen administration, aerosol treatments, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomies and other related procedures.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Avera St. Luke's Hospital
Aberdeen, South Dakota
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Collaborated with medical teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing protocols or processes related to respiratory care delivery.
- Assisted with intubations, ventilator management, bronchoscopies, chest physiotherapy, oxygen administration, aerosol treatments, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomies and other related procedures.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Children’s Mercy
Kansas City, Missouri
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed acute exacerbation of chronic conditions such as COPD or asthma attacks.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments, making adjustments as needed.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing protocols or processes related to respiratory care delivery.
- Provided emergency response services in critical situations where immediate intervention was required.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
El Dorado Springs, Missouri
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with medical teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and spirometry testing.
- Managed acute exacerbation of chronic conditions such as COPD or asthma attacks.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
Arlington, TX
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
- Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Collaborated with medical teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Managed acute exacerbation of chronic conditions such as COPD or asthma attacks.
- Assisted with intubations, ventilator management, bronchoscopies, chest physiotherapy, oxygen administration, aerosol treatments, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomies and other related procedures.
Respiratory Therapist
Poplar Bluff Regional Hoapital
Poplar Bluff, MO
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
- Educated patients on conditions, explaining treatment options and possible medication side effects.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients under medical supervision.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient care strategies.
- Performed pulmonary function tests to evaluate lung volume, capacity and gas exchange.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Respiratory Therapist
Medical Center Pharmacy
Doniphan , MO
06.2012 - 04.2018
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and therapy techniques.
- Managed equipment maintenance and troubleshooting for respiratory devices.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Respiratory Therapist
Ripley County Memorial Hospital
Doniphan, Missouri
12.2003 - 10.2018
- Monitored patient responses to treatments and adjusted therapies as needed.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and therapy techniques.
- Performed diagnostic tests, including pulmonary function testing.
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients in critical care settings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR12.2003
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care plan management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
Certification
ACLS exp 3/28
Timeline
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Lake Regional Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Ray County Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - 05.2025
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Cass Regional Hospital
04.2024 - 10.2024
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Avera St. Luke's Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Children’s Mercy
09.2022 - 09.2023
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
11.2020 - 05.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Poplar Bluff Regional Hoapital
10.2018 - 11.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Medical Center Pharmacy
06.2012 - 04.2018
Respiratory Therapist
Ripley County Memorial Hospital
12.2003 - 10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Black River Technical College