Brian Walsh

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Renown Regional Medical Center

09.2006 - Current

Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
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.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric 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.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Developed innovative approaches for noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing rates of intubation.
Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality patient care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall patient satisfaction with respiratory care services.
Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure clear communication of treatment plans.
Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Assisted in the development of clinical protocols for the management of various respiratory conditions.
Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Currently working as a NICU respiratory therapist and all of children's hospital including PICU, PEDS, and PEDS ER since 2014. skills include, intubations in the NICU and PICU populations, surfactant administration, management of all ventilation including conventional ventilation, high frequency ventilation and non invasive ventilation. management of B-CPAP and high flow therapy. Administration of all aerosolized respiratory medications. Perform needle decompressions for pneumothoraces on the NICU population. Arterial sticks along with I-Stat analysis. Attend all interdisciplinary physician rounding.
Attend to all C-Sections and all high risk deliveries.
currently on neonatal transport team for all of Northern Nevada and Northern California and have been since 2014.
Lead therapist for adults and currently for all of children's hospital.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Applied Sciences

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Skills

Certification

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Associate of Applied Science - Applied Sciences

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

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