Austin Ridenour
Powell,OH
Summary
Effective advisor communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help businesses reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Consultant
Foundations Health Solutions
10.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to respiratory therapy services.
- Assisted in training new 4 new respiratory therapists on the team, providing guidance as needed.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards related to respiratory therapy services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient care.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
OSU Wexner Medical Center
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United States Navy, USN
05.2013 - 04.2018
- Organized daily workloads according to patient needs and priorities.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
Emergency Medical Technician
US Navy
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH05.2020
Skills
- Operations Analysis
- Best Practices Implementation
- Assessments
- Strategic Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Employee Management
- Patient Care
- Health Education
- Patient Charting
- Healthcare documentation
Certification
- Certified EMT, USN - 2013 - 2015
- Certified ACLS Instructor, AHA- 2014 - 2018
Timeline
Respiratory Consultant
Foundations Health Solutions
10.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
OSU Wexner Medical Center
06.2019 - 10.2020
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United States Navy, USN
05.2013 - 04.2018
Emergency Medical Technician
US Navy
04.2013 - 12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
North Central State College
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