William Draper
Respiratory Therapist
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Most of my experience is in the Healthcare industry and I am looking for a career change, I feel I can be a great asset to your team.
Registered respiratory therapist with several years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing copd, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Abrazo Central Campus
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results for treatment plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients on proper use of respiratory equipment and medications.
- Collaborated with nurses and doctors to optimize patient care strategies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Springfield Hospital Center
Springfield , Vermont
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
Respiratory Therapist
Banner health Casa Grande
Casa Grande, Arizona
04.2012 - 05.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results for treatment plans.
- Educated patients on proper use of respiratory equipment and medications.
- Collaborated with nurses and doctors to optimize patient care strategies.
- Maintained cleanliness and functionality of respiratory therapy equipment daily.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of respiratory protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Carrington College
Mesa, AZ05-2012
Skills
- Diagnostic testing and patient assessment
- Equipment calibration
- Respiratory therapy techniques
- Medical record management
- Clinical collaboration
- fast learner
Affiliations
I am Passionate about helping others and I am a dependable worker. I am good at creating a positive work environment.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
Employee of the month for outstanding work ethic and employee engagement. I trained new employees and made it a fun working environment.
Certification
I have an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Websites
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Abrazo Central Campus
05.2025 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
08.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Springfield Hospital Center
06.2023 - 05.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Banner health Casa Grande
04.2012 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Carrington College
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