Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist committed to helping patients with respiratory disease breathe easier. Proven track record of providing quality patient-centered care, and praised on numerous occasions by Managers and Coworkers for showing integrity and maintaining a patient-first approach.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Adventist Health And Rideout
07.2023 - Current
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopy, cardioversion, and intubation
Competent with monitoring patients physiological responses to prescribed respiratory therapy, including vital signs and arterial blood gases, and consulted with physicians if adverse reactions occurred
Medication administration utilizing Aerogen, in-line, SVN, MDI and DPI
Setup and managed invasive and noninvasive ventilatory support
Maintained accurate patient records in EMR to track medical history and treatment plans using Cerner
Over 1,200 hours of experience caring for patients in Med-Surg, ICU, CVICU, and ER
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions
Respiratory Therapist
Oroville Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients breathing and lung function
Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to improve clearance of respiratory secretions
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans
Worked to educate patients on effective management of their pulmonary disease
Efficiently managed and prioritized a workload in the Emergency Room while caring for critical patients