Hi, I’m
Aundrea Cunningham
Registered Nurse/Certified Respiratory Therapist
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
3
Certifications
Work History
Thomas Health SystemSouth Charleston, WV
Registered Nurse
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Provides direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action following surgical procedures
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assists anesthesiologist during the initiation of anesthesia, while providing emotional support to the patient.
- Ensures patient safety and enforced policies and procedures throughout surgical procedures – including “time out”.
- Maintains sterile technique while providing supplies and equipment.
- Documents all nursing care during the intraoperative period and made sure surgical specimens are labeled correctly and placed in the appropriate media.
- Recognizes and resolves environmental hazards that involve the patient or surgical team, including protecting the patient from electrical hazards.
- Ensures in partnership with the scrub tech that all sponge, instrument, and sharps counts are complete and documented.
- Communicates relevant information to family members and other healthcare workers outside of the operating room.
Pulmonary AssociatesSouth Charleston, WV
Respiratory Therapist
06.2015 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Provided testing including spirometry, diffusion, lung volumes, and 6 minute walk tests to determine a need for oxygen.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Pulmonary Associates of CharlestonSouth Charleston, WV
Respiratory Therapist, Sleep Technician A-STEP
06.2015 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Interact with patients, physicians, coworkers and visitors in a courteous, professional manner.
- Educated patient and family member(s) on overnight and morning procedures, answered questions and concerns.
- Interviewed patient to obtain information needed for completion of pre-test paperwork
- Set up and calibrate monitoring equipment.
- Scored sleep studies.
- Monitor the polysomnogram, obtaining a high quality recording.
- Recognized and documented clinical and physiological events pertinent to the study.
- Recognized and respond appropriately and quickly to patient physiologic events.
- Properly and thoroughly disinfect/sterilize equipment, electrodes and transducers.
Boll Medical
Respiratory Therapist
06.2013 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Confirmed insurance verification, Medicare & other insurance billing.
- Conducted walking pulse oximetry.
- Conducted home visits for oxygen conserver assessments.
- Handled phone calls while handling walk-in patients.
- Generated tickets for oxygen delivery.
- Conducted Bi Level/CPAP education.
- Performed Mask fittings.
- Troubleshooting on concentrators and Bi Level/CPAP’s.
Verizon Communications IncCharleston, WV
Consultant
07.1990 - 03.2009
Job overview
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Demonstrated customer-driven attitude through excellent
knowledge of products, services, and rates.
Education
BridgeValley Community And Technical CollegeCharleston, WV
Associate of Science from Nursing
01.2020
BridgeValley Community And Technical CollegeCharleston, WV
Associate of Science from Respiratory Therapy
01.2011 - 05.2013
KVCTC - Institute
Associate of Applied Science from General Studies
08.2009
Skills
Patient Careundefined
Certification
CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
American Heart Association BLS Certification- June 2022-June 2023
06-2022
Registered Nurse
06-2022
Registered Nurse
Thomas Health System
05.2022 - Current
BridgeValley Community And Technical College
Associate of Science from Nursing
01.2020
CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
12-2015
Respiratory Therapist
Pulmonary Associates
06.2015 - 12.2019
Respiratory Therapist, Sleep Technician A-STEP
Pulmonary Associates of Charleston
06.2015 - 12.2019
Respiratory Therapist
Boll Medical
06.2013 - 06.2015
BridgeValley Community And Technical College
Associate of Science from Respiratory Therapy
01.2011 - 05.2013
KVCTC - Institute
Associate of Applied Science from General Studies
08.2009
Consultant
Verizon Communications Inc
07.1990 - 03.2009
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