Angelina Slashiewski
Brandon,FL
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Lakeland Regional Health, excelling in airway management and patient education. Proven ability to optimize mechanical ventilation and deliver critical care in emergencies. Strong collaborator, dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through effective treatment plans and adherence to respiratory care protocols.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Lakeland Regional Health
12.2023 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Optimized respiratory equipment usage, conducting regular maintenance and calibration for peak performance.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Education
Respiratory Care
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL08-2023
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Medical record documentation
- Team collaboration
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Oxygen therapy
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Lakeland Regional Health
12.2023 - Current
Respiratory Care
Hillsborough Community College
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