Brenda King
Inman,SC
Summary
A compassionate Licensed Respiratory Therapist with 15 years of work experience seeks the opportunity to join your medical team in providing excellent patient care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Regency Hospital
2000 E Greenville ST 2nd Floor Anderson, SC 29621
04.2021 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
Prisma Health System
729 SE Main St, Simpsonville
08.2018 - 11.2022
- Conducted diagnostic tests, including pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis.
- 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.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Francis Hospital
1 St Francis Dr, Greenville, SC 29601
09.2011 - 08.2018
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Education
Associate of Science -
GREENVILLE TECH COLLEGE
Simpsonville, South Carolina05-2012
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- State License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RPC)
- NBRC – National Board for Respiratory Care
- BLS/CPR Certified: Basic Life Support CPR course for CPR victims of all ages.
- PALS Certified: Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
- Member of AARC: American Association for Respiratory Care since 2011
- Good work ethics with great attention to detail.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Regency Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Prisma Health System
08.2018 - 11.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Francis Hospital
09.2011 - 08.2018
Associate of Science -
GREENVILLE TECH COLLEGE