Anthony David
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 29 years of experience working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic as well as acute conditions such as COPD, asthma, and bronchitis. Excellent time management skills. Team oriented to achieve best possible patient outcomes
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
11.2006 - Current
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist
UPMC McKeesport
04.2023 - Current
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
PA05-1996
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient care documentation
- Patient and caregiver education
- Care plan management
- Endotracheal intubation
- Oxygen therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Airway management
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Ventilator management
- Clinical decision making
- Blood gas analysis
- Equipment setup
- Intubation
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist
UPMC McKeesport
04.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
11.2006 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
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