Angela Mathews
Respiratory Therapist
Bedford Heights
Summary
Certified respiratory professional trained to assess and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust as it is my goal to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Clinic
01.2024 - Current
- Administers oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy, humidity, bronchopulmonary hygiene to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Aide physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations and any other bedside procedure
- Observe and respond to adverse patient reactions to therapy
- Transport critical and non critical patients to destination
- Maintain and update documentation
- Assemble respiratory equipment
- Perform bedside spirometry
- Perform denaturation study
- Monitor patient ventilatory status
- Perform invasive procedures such as arterial puncture and tracheostomy tube exchange
Respiratory Support Technican
Cleveland Clinic
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Clean respiratory equipment
- Provided supplies to all nursing floors and ICU's
- Shadowed and observed daily responsibilities of Respiratory Therapist
- Manage stock and take inventory of respiratory equipment and supplies
- Followed up and assisted with administrative duties
PCNA/CT
Cleveland Clinic
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- •Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
- Vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, application of external monitoring devices, application of external monitoring devices , and further technical skills of phlebotomy, clean dressing changes, 12-lead ECG’s, and insertion of urinary Foley Catheters.
- Assisted with keeping patient rooms clean & orderly.
- Demonstrated a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.
Admission Specialist
Cleveland Clinic
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Arrange transfers for critical and non- critical patients by supporting centralized communications between referring and accepting providers
- Communicates and collaborates with Access Nurse and Admission Specialist staff in triage
- Prioritization all bed assignment activities associated with accurate patient transfer and placement needs
- Communicates hospital census information
- Provides feedback to the supervisors related to process delays
- Meets regularly with Transfer Center team members to discuss, problem-solve, and develop mitigation strategies related to improvement of patient flow
- Develops and promotes long term relationships with referring facilities
- Trained new employees and any other duties assigned to me.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OH01-2024
Associate of Science - Liberal Studies
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, Ohio, OH01-2019
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Airway management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Treatment administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Intubation
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Patient care documentation
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Caring bedside manner
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Clinic
01.2024 - Current
Respiratory Support Technican
Cleveland Clinic
08.2022 - 01.2024
PCNA/CT
Cleveland Clinic
07.2018 - 08.2022
Admission Specialist
Cleveland Clinic
07.2016 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Kent State University
Associate of Science - Liberal Studies
Cuyahoga Community College