Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 5 years of experience in clinical healthcare 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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Marshall Medical Center South
Boaz, AL
03.2017 - Current
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.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Respiratory Therapist
UAB Medicine
Birmingham, AL
06.2021 - Current
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.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Physician Coordinator
Marshall Medical Cetners
Boaz, AL
09.2014 - 03.2017
Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Blood draws and ordering tests using ICD 9 and 10 codes