Registered Respiratory Therapist
Brent Easley
RRT
Conway,AR
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 12 years of experience within an inpatient healthcare settings. Skillful in completing pediatric and adult patient assessments, mechanical ventilator management, blood gas analysis and interpretation, airway management, and various forms of airway clearance. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
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Work History
Staff RRT
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, AR
05.2010 - Current
- Worked with patients in ER and ICU/MED floor units 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.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma, and spontaneous pneumothorax.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Respiratory Care Coordinator
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, AR
03.2018 - Current
- Assessed patients and provided treatment per established Respiratory Care protocols
- Patient/Family education on current treatment regimens in hospital and when discharged home
- Reviewed patient charts to assure proper treatment plans/protocols are ordered and being followed according to hospital and departmental policy
- Communicated with respiratory, nursing, and physician staff to ensure appropriate care for both acute and chronic respiratory therapies
PRN Respiratory Therapist
Arkansas Heart Hospital
Little Rock, AR
01.2020 - Current
- 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 ordering appropriate therapy.
- 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.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available therapies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
ECMO Specialist
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, AR
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.
- Completed thorough assessments to understand current patient conditions while on ECMO.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and made decisions based on departmental protocols.
- Completed all required training and competencies in order to stay proficient in caring for pediatric and adult ECMO patient's
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR05.2010
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Professional bedside manner
- Strong clinical judgment
- Physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Data Entry
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
2001 World Duck Calling Champion
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS,ALS,PLS
Timeline
PRN Respiratory Therapist
Arkansas Heart Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Respiratory Care Coordinator
Arkansas Children's Hospital
03.2018 - Current
ECMO Specialist
Arkansas Children's Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2019
Staff RRT
Arkansas Children's Hospital
05.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
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