Beth Reis

registered respiratory therapist delivering home care for neuromuscular patients, primarily working with ALS and MD patients, coaching family members to sustain home care continuity.

Taught NIVV and ventilator care for the patient and adjusted settings under the ordering Neurologist.

Conducted neuromuscular assessments at home and within multidisciplinary clinics to support patient care determination.

Used other care modalities and made recommendations to the Neurologist for the continued care at home.

registered respiratory therapist delivering home care for neuromuscular patients, primarily working with ALS and MD patients, coaching family members to sustain home care continuity.

Taught NIVV and ventilator care for the patient and adjusted settings under the ordering Neurologist.

Conducted neuromuscular assessments at home and within multidisciplinary clinics to support patient care determination.

Used other care modalities and made recommendations to the Neurologist for the continued care at home.

• Assessed pulmonary status and adjusted respiratory care plans per physician orders and RT protocols.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and ventilator support for acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Monitored ventilator settings, patient response, and alarm parameters to maintain safe respiratory therapy delivery.
• Obtained arterial blood gases and interpreted results to guide timely treatment changes.
• Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Responded to rapid changes in patient status by initiating airway support and escalation protocols.
• Documented treatments, assessments, and response findings accurately in electronic medical records.
• Educated patients and families on inhaler use, oxygen equipment, and discharge respiratory instructions.
• Coordinated with nurses, physicians, and care teams to support ICU, emergency, and inpatient respiratory needs.
• Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.

• Assessed patient respiratory status and selected appropriate oxygen therapy interventions.
• Administered nebulizer treatments, inhalers, and humidified oxygen per provider orders.
• Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted support based on patient response.
• Collected arterial blood gases and communicated critical values to care team.
• Responded to emergency airway situations with rapid, coordinated respiratory support.
• Documented therapy delivery, patient tolerance, and treatment changes in medical records.
• Collaborated with nurses and physicians to support care plans across inpatient units.
• Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
• Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
• Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.