Brenda G. Wargo
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 10 years of experience in acute hospital, critical access and LTACH settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RRT
Select Specialty Hospital, PRN
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2022 - Current
- Performs all respiratory functions in an LTACH setting
- EPIC Charting
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
RRT
Acuity International, Providence Mount Carmel Hospital
Colville, WA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Perform all respiratory functions in a critical access setting
- Accurately chart in EPIC and Cerner
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators on adult patients.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
RRT
Trinity Health St. Mary's, PRN
Grand Rapids, MI
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Performs all respiratory modalities in ER. Medical surgical floors and PACU.
- Accurately chart all therapies at bedside in EPIC
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
RRT
Pafford EMS, JFL Hospital
Christensted, St Croix USVI
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
RRT
Caliburn International, Henry J Carter
Harlem, New York
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators on adult patients.
RRT
Rapid Staff, AdventHealth Connerton
Land O Lakes, FL
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Perform all respiratory therapies in an LTACH
- Accurately chart all therapies in Powerchart
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators on adult patients.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
RRT, Contric Staffing
Navicent Medical Center
Macon, GA
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Performs all respiratory therapies in GEMA/COVID unit
- Accurately chart all therapies withing Powerchart
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
RRT
HumanEdge Staffing, University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago, IL
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators on adult patients.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- 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.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Staff RRT
Spectrum Health, Butterworth
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators on adult patients.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Staff RRT
Bingham Memorial Hospital Blackfoot
Blackfoot, ID
05.2012 - 07.2016
- 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.
- 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 comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Staff RRT
St Luke’s RMC
Twin Falls, ID
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Performs all respiratory therapy in the ICU, Medical, ER and PACU
- Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing and management
- Accurately chart and document all therapies at bedside.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
Staff RRT
St. John’s Medical Center Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole, WY
12.2013 - 05.2015
- Performs all respiratory modalities in the ICU, ER, Nursery, PACU, PCU and Long-Term Care Facility
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators on adult patients.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05.2012
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05.2012
Skills
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Patient Advocacy
- EMR Systems
- Respiratory Failure
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Team Collaboration
- Arterial Punctures
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
- Acute Illness
- Ventilation Management
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
Certification
- NBRC RRT License 145598
- Licensed RCP AZ 046160
- Licensed RCP CA 45487
- Licensed RCP FL RT 18375
- Licensed RCP IN 30010846A
- Licensed RCP MI 4401006828
- Licensed RCP TX RCP00078642
- Licensed RCP WA LR 61031105
- ACLS 12/31/2023
- BLS 12/31/2023
Timeline
Staff RRT
Select Specialty Hospital, PRN
06.2022 - Current
RRT
Acuity International, Providence Mount Carmel Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
RRT
Pafford EMS, JFL Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2021
RRT
Caliburn International, Henry J Carter
01.2021 - 07.2021
RRT
Rapid Staff, AdventHealth Connerton
09.2020 - 10.2020
RRT, Contric Staffing
Navicent Medical Center
08.2020 - 09.2020
RRT
HumanEdge Staffing, University of Chicago Medicine
04.2020 - 07.2020
RRT
Trinity Health St. Mary's, PRN
11.2018 - 01.2022
Staff RRT
Spectrum Health, Butterworth
08.2016 - 04.2020
Staff RRT
St Luke’s RMC
05.2015 - 05.2016
Staff RRT
St. John’s Medical Center Jackson Hole
12.2013 - 05.2015
Staff RRT
Bingham Memorial Hospital Blackfoot
05.2012 - 07.2016
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Idaho State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Idaho State University
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