Brandi Blankenship
Cloverdale,IN
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 12 years of experience in hospital healthcare settings working with infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hendricks Regional Health
06.2020 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Witham Hospital
10.2013 - 06.2020
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health
05.2011 - 08.2014
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Lafayette, IN05.2011
Skills
- Ventilator Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
- Breathing Exercises
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- EMR Systems
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hendricks Regional Health
06.2020 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Witham Hospital
10.2013 - 06.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health
05.2011 - 08.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
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