Bernadette Basso
Baltimore,OH
Summary
Seasoned respiratory therapist with several years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Hyperbaric Therapy of Pickerington
Pickerington, Ohio
02.2017 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients in hyperbaric oxygen treatment sessions.
- Monitored and evaluated patient responses during therapy sessions for safety.
- Collaborated with medical staff to develop patient care plans tailored to needs.
- Performs billing medical claims, appeals, resubmissions.
Respiratory Therapist
Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster, OH
06.1992 - 02.2017
- Assisted with emergency procedures, ensuring rapid response during critical situations.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, and pulmonary function testing.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
Respiratory Therapist
St Ann’s Hospital
Westerville, Ohio
05.1991 - 06.1992
- Same responsibilities as above at Fairfield Medical Center
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH 08.1989 - 05.1991
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Patient assessment
- Emergency care procedures
Accomplishments
- Summa Cum Laude
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Hyperbaric Therapy of Pickerington
02.2017 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Fairfield Medical Center
06.1992 - 02.2017
Respiratory Therapist
St Ann’s Hospital
05.1991 - 06.1992
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Columbus State Community College
08.1989 - 05.1991