Brittany Beachum
Albemarle,NC
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist IV
Advocate Health Care
06.2019 - Current
- Oxygen delivery therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
- 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.
- Charge RT- Night Shift- Responsibilities include: huddle with the team, equipment set up, audit protocols, airway carts check off, check for proper documentation on patients chart and completion of patient education, acuity and schedule needs for the next shift
- Co-Chair for the Unit Based Council Committee(Respiratory Department) Address any concerns, safety issues, and help create solutions for improvements
- COPD Navigator- Patient centered care, effective education on the disease process and management. Involving patients with their care to help improve quality of life and decrease hospital admissions. Offering smoking cessation interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC08.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC05.2019
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Patient care and Communication
- COPD Navigator
- Interpersonal skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- State of NC RCP License
- ARRC Member
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist IV
Advocate Health Care
06.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Stanly Community College
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