Anishka Bascom
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 7 rewarding years years of experience responsible for all aspects of respiratory care to include emergency department, med surgical, intensive care / intermediate care unit in level 1 trauma center, acute care hospital and Covid-19 Critical Care Center. I am now eager to return to my roots in the sales industry. Prior to my career in healthcare, I gained valuable experience as a Sales Representative at Tropical Shipping. These combined experiences have equipped me with a unique skill set that I believe will be invaluable in the real estate sector.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- 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.
- Administered nitric oxide therapies when prescribed by a physician.
- Assisted physicians during pre-operative assessments of potential Lung Transplant recipient candidates for Lung Transplant.
- Managed mechanical ventilation on post-operative Lung Transplant patient following a successful transplant procedure.
Respiratory Therapist
Healthtrust
West Palm Beach , Florida
02.2023 - Current
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare Agency
Livingston, NJ
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
- Administered nitric oxide therapies when prescribed by a physician.
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Favorite Healthcare Agency
Peoria, IL
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Performs patient care activities to include all forms of respiratory therapy, non-invasive cardiology, and other assigned duties utilizing applicable policies procedures.
- Provided ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems which include, Puritan Bennett 980 and PB 840.
- Maintains accurate documentation and accurate computer entry.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Jogan Healthcare Agency
Albuquerque, NM
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing
San Antonio, TX
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metaneb machine, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Provided ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems which include, Drager (Savina 300 and Exita XL), Avea, VOCSN and LTV1200.
- Managed non-invasive treatment providing respiratory support for spontaneously breathing adults using High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) therapy device Optiflow, Airvo1/2 and The Philips Respironics V60 Ventilator.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cross Country Healthcare
North Miami Beach, FL
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems which include, Servo I.
- NIF and VC monitoring used to guide treatment of patients with respiratory failure.
- Managed non-invasive treatment providing respiratory support for spontaneously breathing adults using High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) therapy device Optiflow, Airvo1/2 and V60.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
New York, NY
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems which include, ServoU and Mindray SV300.
- NIF and VC monitoring used to guide treatment of patients with respiratory failure.
- Managed non-invasive treatment providing respiratory support for spontaneously breathing adults using High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) therapy device Vapotherm and via mask using The Philips Respironics V60 Ventilator.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways
- Initiation and discontinuation of inhaled nitric oxide therapy via the iNOmax delivery system in coordination with High Flow Nasal Cannula and Mechanical Ventilation.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing
San Antonio, TX
02.2021 - 04.2021
- 8 week Travel Respiratory Therapist Assignment Staged for and emergency response mission includes COVID-19 response throughout the state of Texas.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Doctors Hospital
Nassau, FL
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems using Puritan Bennet 840, Hamilton G3/G5 and Drager Savina.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Princess Margaret Hospital
Nassau , Bahamas
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL08.2015
Skills
- Patient care charting using EPIC, Cerner and Meditech
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified
- AHA Pediatric Advance Life Support Certified
- AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified
- AHA BLS Certified
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Healthtrust
02.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare Agency
03.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Favorite Healthcare Agency
01.2022 - 03.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Jogan Healthcare Agency
12.2021 - 01.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing
08.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cross Country Healthcare
07.2021 - 08.2021
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
04.2021 - 06.2021
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing
02.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Princess Margaret Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2019
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Doctors Hospital
03.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Nova Southeastern University