Suzanne Pierce
Concord,NC
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 9 years of experience in Ltach, ER, Med Surg, and ICU healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist, PRN
Liberty Healthcare and Rehab
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring access to latest therapeutic options and support services.
- Increased patient comfort with compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Administered inhalants and medications to improve patient breathing capabilities, leading to enhanced quality of life.
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Carolinas Continue Care Hospital LTAC
05.2022 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Respiratory Therapist, PRN
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner
Krucial Staffing Agency- Hendricks Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Worked in ICU with covid positive patients on ventilators and bipap machines.
Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner
Krucial Staffing Agency- Abilene Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Worked in ICU with covid positive patients on ventilators and bipaps.
Night Shift Lead Respiratory Therapist
Carolinas ContinueCare Hospital Pineville
06.2016 - 11.2021
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Respiratory Care Practitioner, Prn
Piedmont Medical Center
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Sales Associate
Michael Kors
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
AMG Specialty Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2015
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College
New Castle, IN08.2014
High School Diploma -
Muncie Central High School
Muncie, IN06.2000
Skills
- Respiratory healthcare equipment
- Breathing treatments
- Patient Assessments
- Developing patient care plans
- Patient education
- Physical assessments
Certification
- PALS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist, PRN
Liberty Healthcare and Rehab
03.2023 - 03.2025
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Carolinas Continue Care Hospital LTAC
05.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist, PRN
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
05.2022 - 05.2023
Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner
Krucial Staffing Agency- Hendricks Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner
Krucial Staffing Agency- Abilene Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
Night Shift Lead Respiratory Therapist
Carolinas ContinueCare Hospital Pineville
06.2016 - 11.2021
Respiratory Care Practitioner, Prn
Piedmont Medical Center
01.2016 - 12.2016
Sales Associate
Michael Kors
10.2015 - 07.2016
Respiratory Care Practitioner
AMG Specialty Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Ball State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Muncie Central High School
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