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, AZ12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05-2023
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