Brittney Welch
Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
Experienced registered respiratory therapist trained to assess, diagnose, treat, and utilize mechanical devices to assist patients with breathing challenges. Also, a patient problem-solver with a 17 year customer service background.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Thearpist
Apria Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
- Troubleshoot Invasive and Non-Invasive for home health patients.
- Educate patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment for sleep apnea and COPD.
- Perform portable oxygen concentrator titrations to qualify patients.
- CPAP and BiLevel mask fittings.
- Assess patient homes for safety and use of company equipment.
- Chart and maintain integrity of patient data in charting account system.
Respiratory Therapist
Providence Saint Peter's Hospital
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans
- Managed and operated mechanical respiratory supporting devices and ventilators such as BiPAPs, CPAPs, and heated high flow systems
- Treated both adults and new born population
- Epic charting system
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes
Respiratory Therapist
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes
- Managed and operated mechanical respiratory supporting devices and ventilators such as BiPAPs, CPAPs, and heated high flow systems
- Treated high volume of both adults and pediatrics population
- Epic charting system
- Supported management of concurrent review, discharge planning processes, such as home O2 evaluations, nocturnal studies, and BiPAP need evaluations
Respiratory Therapist
St. Bernardine Medical Center
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided rapid response support to hospital system during Covid crisis
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans
- Managed and operated mechanical respiratory supporting devices and ventilators such as BiPAPs, CPAPs, and heated high flow systems
- Cerner charting system
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes
Respiratory Therapist -FEMA
St. Lukes Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided rapid response support to hospital system during Covid crisis
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes
- Managed and operated mechanical respiratory supporting devices and ventilators such as BiPAPs, CPAPs, heated high flow systems, and Nitric Oxide systems
- Treated high volume of patients under crisis care protocol
- Epic charting system
Respiratory Therapist
Scripps Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans
- Managed and operated mechanical respiratory supporting devices and ventilators such as BiPAPs, CPAPs, and heated high flow systems
- Provided high acuity covid crisis population on ECMO systems.
- Epic charting system
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
San Marcos, CA07.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA07.2008
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA07.2007
High School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Vista, CA06.2005
Skills
- Epic software proficiency
- Client Relationships
- Patient Data Confidentiality
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Emergency Medical Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Affiliations
I am a member of the American Association for Respiratory Care
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Thearpist
Apria Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Providence Saint Peter's Hospital
04.2023 - 09.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
04.2022 - 03.2023
Respiratory Therapist
St. Bernardine Medical Center
12.2021 - 02.2022
Respiratory Therapist -FEMA
St. Lukes Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Scripps Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Palomar College
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Palomar College
High School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista High School
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