Anna Claire Smith
Macon,GA
Summary
Committed and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience in neonatal, pediatric and adult care settings. Skilled in conducting respiratory assessments, managing ventilators, and providing emergency respiratory care efficiently. Strengths include strong analytical abilities to evaluate patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, and adapt interventions based on patient responses. Contributed to improving patient outcomes through diligent application of advanced respiratory techniques and collaborative healthcare team engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Piedmont Hospital
Macon, GA
09.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the respiratory therapy team including scheduling shifts and assigning tasks.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the respiratory therapy department.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for use by the respiratory therapy team members.
- Performed neonatal assessments, evaluated vital signs and monitored patient progress.
- Delivered high level of care to neonatal and adult patients daily.
- Supervised staff in providing safe and effective respiratory services to patients.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
PRN Respiratory Therapist
Fairview Park Hospital
Dublin, GA
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Spire Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Travelled to various healthcare facilities to provide respiratory therapy services when needed.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital
Macon, GA
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Performed respiratory therapy treatments, such as nebulizer treatments and chest physiotherapy, for pediatric patients.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill infants or children suffering from acute life-threatening conditions due to cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation with neonates and pediatric patients.
- Member of the Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team
- Assisted in training new respiratory therapists on the team, providing guidance as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA05-2019
Skills
- Patient Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Ventilator management
- Scheduling Coordination
- Airway Management
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking
- Ground transportation
- Endotracheal Intubations
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
- STABLE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Piedmont Hospital
09.2023 - Current
PRN Respiratory Therapist
Fairview Park Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Spire Healthcare
01.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Middle Georgia State University
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