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Andrea Horn

Lawrenceburg,IN

Summary

Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with expertise in pediatric and adult care, proficient in respiratory assessments and ventilator management. Demonstrates ability to deliver emergency respiratory care while enhancing patient outcomes through advanced techniques. Strong analytical skills facilitate the development of tailored treatment plans, ensuring responsive interventions. Committed to fostering collaboration within healthcare teams to optimize patient care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

CCHMC Transport Team
Cincinnati, OH
07.2024 - Current
  • Provides therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques.
  • Assess the patient's progress during treatments, and report results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
  • Monitor vital signs for changes in patient status, or response to treatment.
  • Participates in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
  • Responds promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
  • Administers medication and ventilatory support.
  • Provides care within transport vehicles, such as ambulances, planes, and helicopters.
  • Develop plans for emergency evacuation scenarios in case of an unexpected situation.
  • Assess patient conditions, monitor behaviors, and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Evaluate the need for additional medical services based on patient assessments.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Mercy West Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
08.2023 - 10.2024
  • Performed diagnostic tests on patients, such as arterial blood gas, overnight pulse oximeter studies, and bedside pulmonary function tests.
  • I explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
  • Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques.
  • Assessed the patient's progress during treatments and reported the results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
  • Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status, or response to treatment.
  • Developed care plans for individual patients based on the assessment of the patients' conditions.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress, or cardiac arrest.
  • Managed mechanical ventilation systems, including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.

Respiratory Care Coordinator

St. Elizabeth Physicians
Lawrenceburg, IN
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Investigate and report issues relating to patient care and conditions which might hinder patient well-being.
  • Facilitate on-going assessment of patient and family needs and oversee implementation of interdisciplinary team plan of care.
  • Maintain clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Educate patients and family members on respiratory equipment such as oxygen, bipap, cpap, inhalers, and nebulizer treatments.
  • Educate patients on respiratory disease processes and maintenance on respiratory disease.
  • Educate patients on respiratory medications and proper use.
  • Provide resources for financial assistance with respiratory medications.
  • Work closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Encourage residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Maintain communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
Cincinnati, OH
05.2015 - 04.2023
  • Managed patients within the Pediatric Intensive care unit while collaborating with doctors, nurses, and other disciplines
  • Initiation and management of patients on various types of respiratory support such as invasive and non invasive ventilation, oscillators, breathing treatments, IPV, vest therapy, percussion therapy, cough assist, nitric oxide, and heliox. Transport intubated patients to procedures.
  • Performed team lead role which involves carrying the MRT, code, and airway pagers. Act as resource for Picu respiratory therapist as well as other areas within the hospital.
  • Managed patients with tracheostomies. Perform suctioning, airway clearance, trach care and routine/emergent trach changes.
  • Assisted in intubations

Registered Respiratory Therapist

University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
09.2013 - 04.2015
  • Monitored patients on the floor and provided breathing treatments and airway clearance.  Educated patients and families about therapies that were being performed.
  • Managed patients with tracheostomies which involved suctioning, trach care, and providing treatments if needed.
  • Worked in the the medical, cardiac, neuro, burn and surgical intensive care units. Managed invasive and non-invasive ventilation, performed Arterial blood gases, assisted in intubations, monitored patients vitals, interacted with nurses, doctors and other disciplines to provide adequate care for the patient.
  • Carried ER and rapid response pagers
  • Scored patients on asthma protocols

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    Education

    Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care

    Northern Kentucky University
    2014

    Skills

    • Critical thinking proficiency
    • Patient-oriented
    • Charting
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
    • Enthusiastic caregiver
    • Performs lead roles within the Picu
    • Mechanical ventilation management
    • CPR and BLS certified
    • Excels in teamwork and communication

    Affiliations

  • NBRC
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NPS

    • Timeline

    Registered Respiratory Therapist

    CCHMC Transport Team
    07.2024 - Current

    Registered Respiratory Therapist

    Mercy West Hospital
    08.2023 - 10.2024

    Respiratory Care Coordinator

    St. Elizabeth Physicians
    05.2023 - 08.2023

    Registered Respiratory Therapist

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
    05.2015 - 04.2023

    Registered Respiratory Therapist

    University of Cincinnati Medical Center
    09.2013 - 04.2015

    Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care

    Northern Kentucky University

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