Andrea Wilson
Forbes Hospital
Monroeville,PA
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience in airway management, patient education, and emergency medical care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
13 Years 5 Months- Administered respiratory therapies to patients in critical care and general care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatments based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment usage for home therapy compliance.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitored patients' physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols while operating complex ventilators and oxygen delivery systems.
- 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.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Specialized Technology Respiratory Therapist
Skills
Airway management
Tracheostomy care
Arterial blood gas analysis
Respiratory equipment setup
Medication administration
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Bronchial hygiene techniques
Respiratory care protocols
Patient care documentation
Continuous positive airway pressure
Equipment setup
Healthcare safety protocols
Adult respiratory care
Critical care management
Certification
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Forbes Hospital
03.2013 - CurrentRead More
Sanford–Brown
Associate of Science from Specialized Technology Respiratory Therapist
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