Ann Powell
Wolcott,IN
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with a strong background in advanced diagnostic testing and therapy management. Proven ability to monitor patient progress, educate families, and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Franciscan Alliance
Lafayette, Indiana
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapy plans for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Documented patient assessments and treatment responses in electronic health records.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
IU Health Arnett
Lafayette, Indiana
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Operated and maintained respiratory equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Documented patient assessments and treatment responses in electronic health records.
- Provided mentorship to new staff on best practices in respiratory therapy techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
IU Health Arnett
Lafayette, Indiana
09.2008 - 04.2022
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapy plans as needed for optimal care.
- Operated and maintained respiratory equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Conducted diagnostic tests to evaluate lung function and oxygen levels.
- Documented patient assessments and treatment responses in electronic health records.
- Provided mentorship to new staff on best practices in respiratory therapy techniques.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Home Hospital
Lafayette, Indiana
01.2005 - 09.2008
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapy plans as needed for optimal care.
- Operated and maintained respiratory equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Documented patient assessments and treatment responses in electronic health records.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Ivy Tech Community College
Lafayette, IN05-2005
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Mechanical ventilation
- Respiratory equipment maintenance
- Electronic health records
- Advanced diagnostic testing
- Patient education
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Franciscan Alliance
08.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
IU Health Arnett
04.2022 - 04.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
IU Health Arnett
09.2008 - 04.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Home Hospital
01.2005 - 09.2008
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Ivy Tech Community College