Brenda Hale
Pensacola
Summary
I am a dedicated and patient focused Respiratory Therapist With over 20 years, including but not limited to working in Teaching and non-teaching hospitals of various populations I have worked in Intensive Care Units, Emergency Depts, Med/Surgical Units, Pediatric Areas, Step-Down Units and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. I have the ability to adapt and work with a variety of respiratory equipment and patient interfaces. I have developed the ability to build positive relationships with Patients, families, Physicians and other medical professionals I review patient charts and information, strictly adhering HIPPA Laws and privacy guidelines.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
AHN Wexford
Wexford
06.2024 - Current
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
Sarasota
03.2021 - 06.2021
Travel Assignment
Doctors Hospital
Sarasota
11.2020 - 03.2021
Travel Assignment
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital
Grand Rapids
05.2020 - 10.2020
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Seasonal Employment
Travel Assignment
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital
Grand Rapids
06.2019 - 09.2019
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Seasonal Employment
Travel Assignment
Froedtert Medical Center
Milwaukee
09.2018 - 11.2018
Travel Assignment
Chambersburg Hospital
Chambersburg
05.2018 - 08.2018
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Seasonal Employment
Travel Assignment
Chambersburg Hospital
Chambersburg
05.2017 - 09.2017
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Seasonal Employment
Travel Assignment
Chambersburg Hospital
Chambersburg
06.2016 - 09.2016
Travel Assignment
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Roswell
05.2016 - 06.2016
Travel Assignment
Alta Vista Medical Center
Las Vega
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Treated patients in ICU, ER, General floors
Travel Assignment
Laredo Medical Center
Laredo
06.2015 - 05.2016
Staff Therapist
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
Foley
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Treatment of patients from newborn to geriatrics with various disease processes - ER , ICU, Recovery Room, Labor & Delivery, PICU, NICU
Travel Assignment
Select Specialty Hospital
Danville
04.2013 - 11.2013
Wellspan Surgical & Rehabilitation Hospital
York
04.2012 - 04.2013
Local Travel Therapist
Altoona Regional
Altoona
08.2010 - 10.2011
Home Therapist, DME
Dubois Medical Supply
Duncansville
03.2011 - 08.2011
- Educated, instructed and set-up of equipment in patients homes
- CPAP, BiPAP, Oxygen, Ventilators, Apnea monitors, Suction machines, etc
Travel Assignment
Lifecare Hospital
Wilkinsburg
04.2010 - 12.2010
Home Therapist, DME
Home Health Resource
Altoona
02.2010 - 08.2010
- Travel Assignment
Staff Therapist
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Pittsburgh
12.2001 - 06.2010
- ICU, E.R.,PICU, NICU Transitional Care Unit, Rehab
- Served as therapist for patients of all ages with life - threatening illnesses, including congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, respiratory failure, trauma, COPD, asthma ,and cardiac and pulmonary rehab
Staff Therapist, LTAC
Point Pleasant Pediatrics
Aliquippa
11.2009 - 05.2010
- Served as therapist for newborn to young adults with life threatening illnesses, including spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, congenital heart disorders …
Travel Assignment
Select Specialty Hospital
York
01.2010 - 04.2010
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Critical Thinking
- Physical Assessments
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Ventilator Management
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- Patient assessment
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
- Medical procedure assistance
- Equipment setup
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Quality assurance
- Crisis intervention
- Technical troubleshooting
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Regulatory compliance
- Analytical thinking
- Medical gas administration
- Pediatric Respiratory Therapy
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Ethical practice
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization (PEARS)
- Professionalism
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
AHN Wexford
06.2024 - Current
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
03.2021 - 06.2021
Travel Assignment
Doctors Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2021
Travel Assignment
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2020
Yuma Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 05.2020
Travel Assignment
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2019
Yuma Regional Medical Center
12.2018 - 05.2019
Travel Assignment
Froedtert Medical Center
09.2018 - 11.2018
Travel Assignment
Chambersburg Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2018
Yuma Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 05.2018
Travel Assignment
Chambersburg Hospital
05.2017 - 09.2017
Yuma Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 05.2017
Travel Assignment
Chambersburg Hospital
06.2016 - 09.2016
Travel Assignment
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
05.2016 - 06.2016
Travel Assignment
Alta Vista Medical Center
04.2016 - 06.2016
Travel Assignment
Laredo Medical Center
06.2015 - 05.2016
Staff Therapist
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2015
Travel Assignment
Select Specialty Hospital
04.2013 - 11.2013
Wellspan Surgical & Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2012 - 04.2013
Home Therapist, DME
Dubois Medical Supply
03.2011 - 08.2011
Local Travel Therapist
Altoona Regional
08.2010 - 10.2011
Travel Assignment
Lifecare Hospital
04.2010 - 12.2010
Home Therapist, DME
Home Health Resource
02.2010 - 08.2010
Travel Assignment
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2010 - 04.2010
Staff Therapist, LTAC
Point Pleasant Pediatrics
11.2009 - 05.2010
Staff Therapist
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
12.2001 - 06.2010
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Allegheny County