Brandi Wendt
Frisco,Tx
Summary
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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
RRT
Fivestar Pulmonary Associates
Mckinney, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Administered pulmonary function tests to evaluate respiratory health.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans based on results.
- Trained new staff on pulmonary function testing protocols.
- Educated patients on the proper use of inhalers, nebulizers and other medical devices.
- Performed pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, lung volume measurements, and diffusion capacity, on patients.
RRT
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Dallas, TX
08.2022 - 01.2023
- I worked in the MICU, ER, CICU, SICU, Neuro-ICU, and medical-surgical unit.
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient vital signs during therapy sessions for safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient-specific treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and home care techniques.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
RRT
UMC
Lubbock, TX
06.2021 - 08.2022
- I worked in the MICU, CICU, Neuro-ICU, and medical-surgical unit.
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient vital signs during therapy sessions for safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient-specific treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and home care techniques.
- Operated and maintained respiratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests to evaluate lung function and capacity.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses in electronic health records.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in respiratory therapy procedures.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
Education
Associates - applied science in respiratory therapy
Northwest Kansas Technical College
Goodland, KS05.2020
Diploma -
Pennfoster
Ohio05.2018
Skills
- Pulmonary function testing
- Patient education and training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Clinical decision making
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Respiratory therapy administration
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
RRT
Fivestar Pulmonary Associates
02.2023 - Current
RRT
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
08.2022 - 01.2023
RRT
UMC
06.2021 - 08.2022
Associates - applied science in respiratory therapy
Northwest Kansas Technical College
Diploma -
Pennfoster