Anna Abrisz
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Accomplished Registered Respiratory Therapist from Lovelace Women's Hospital, skilled in ventilator management and fostering team collaboration. Expert in neonatal and pediatric care, significantly improving patient outcomes. Demonstrated excellence in emergency care and respiratory treatments, ensuring optimal patient recovery. Committed to continuous learning and advancing respiratory therapy practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lovelace Women's Hospital
09.2014 - Current
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, inhalation therapy and chest percussion treatments to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as non-invasive positive pressure ventilation, ventilator management, and intubations in both NICU and ICU.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and neonatal patients.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Precepted new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Boise State University
Boise, ID01-2016
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM01-2014
Skills
- Oxygen therapy
- Blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory medication administration
- Patient education
- Neonatal intensive care
- Nitric oxide therapy
- High-frequency oscillatory ventilation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Clinical decision making
- Team collaboration
- Professional bedside manner
- Infection control techniques
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Emergency care
- CPR/AED
- Registered respiratory therapist - neonatal/pediatric specialist
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist (NPS) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lovelace Women's Hospital
09.2014 - Current
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist (NPS) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Boise State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Central New Mexico Community College
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