Brenda Fillingham
Auburn,NY
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 12 years of experience in trauma,acute and long term healthcare settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, therapy administration and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Claxton Hepburn
Ogdensburg, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Senior Respiratory Therapist
Rochester Regional Hospital
Rochester , NY
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Respiratory Therapist
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kings County Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Senior Respiratory Therapist
Newark Wayne Community Hospital
Newark, NY
12.2017 - 01.2021
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Respiratory Therapist
Upstate Medical University Hospital
Syracuse, NY
05.2009 - 04.2015
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY01.2009
High School Diploma -
Red Creek High School
Red Creek, NY06.1980
Skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Diagnostic tools
- Physical assessments
- Patient Care Documentation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Outpatient care
- Spirometer reading
- Patient education
- Teambuilding
- Organization and Time Management
- First Aid/CPR
- Cultural Awareness
- Interpersonal Communication
Just completed a successful FEMA crisis contract in Brooklyn NY
I was currently employed by Acuity International for a FEMA crisis position to cover staff shortage and the COVID-19 pandemic at Kings County Hospital. This was a very successful experience and looking forward to aiding other hospitals in need.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Claxton Hepburn
01.2024 - Current
Senior Respiratory Therapist
Rochester Regional Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Strong Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kings County Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Respiratory Therapist
Newark Wayne Community Hospital
12.2017 - 01.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Upstate Medical University Hospital
05.2009 - 04.2015
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Onondaga Community College
High School Diploma -
Red Creek High School