Brandie Vollentine

Registered Respiratory Therapist

CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital

Bryan, TX

02.2007 - Current

Administered respiratory therapy treatments and assessments to patients in critical care.
Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapies based on clinical evaluations.
Conducted patient evaluations to determine the need for respiratory interventions.
Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, and traumas.
Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
Instructed patients and their families in proper use of trach care, inhalers, and nebulizers.
Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis.
Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.