Brittny Oaks
Respiratory Therapist
Boaz,AL
Summary
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
- obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing
- Scheduled diagnostic testing for patients
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT 04.2016 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Boaz High School
Boaz, AL 08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Physical assessments
Professional bedside manner
Spirometer reading
Diagnostic tools
Strong clinical judgment
Tracheostomy Care
Interpersonal Communication
Planning and Coordination
Critical Thinking
Good Telephone Etiquette
Problem-Solving
Teambuilding
Attention to Detail
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
UAB Medicine
06.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Marshall Medical Center South
03.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University
04.2016 - 05.2018
Physician Coordinator
Marshall Medical Cetners
09.2014 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Boaz High School
08.2006 - 05.2010