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Ava Hanson

Tucson,United States

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in order to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Provided respiratory care services to acutely ill patients in intensive care units.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of nebulizers, oxygen therapy, CPAP and BiPAP devices and other related equipment.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for each patient based on physician orders and assessments.
  • Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.

Respiratory Therapist

St. Mary’s Hospital
Tucson, AZ
07.2023 - Current
  • Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
  • Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
  • Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
  • Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
  • Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.

Nursing Assistant

Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
06.2019 - 03.2023
  • Provided care and safety to all patients and staff
  • In charge of bringing patients to exam rooms, transferring them, taking and documenting their vitals and reporting significant changes to the RN.
  • performed daily safety checks for the facility
  • kept unit running smoothly and used time management skills
  • acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process

Education

Bachelor of Science - Allied Health

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12-2023

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
05-2023

Skills

  • Ventilator management
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Patient education
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient and family advocacy

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Tucson Medical Center
07.2023 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

St. Mary’s Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Northwest Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Allied Health

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care

Pima Community College

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