Baylee Miller
Danville,WV
Summary
Skilled Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Logan Regional Medical Center, adept in airway management and educating patients on disease management. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes through expert application of respiratory care protocols and effective team collaboration. Excelled in emergency response, enhancing patient safety and treatment adherence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Logan Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- 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.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Logan Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Performed routine maintenance on respiratory equipment according to established protocols, ensuring uninterrupted access to necessary therapeutic tools.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques, reducing risk of respiratory infections and improving lung function for patients.
- Communicated regularly with supervising therapists regarding patients'' progress, challenges encountered, and potential solutions for optimizing care plans.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or addressing complex patient scenarios.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Education
Applied Science In Respiratory Care -
Southern WV Community & Technical College
Williamson, WV05.2020
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory care protocols
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) - American Red Cross.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Logan Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Logan Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) - American Red Cross.
Applied Science In Respiratory Care -
Southern WV Community & Technical College
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