Cailyn Williams
Chester,VT
Summary
Certified respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Springfield Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- 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.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Student Respiratory Therapist
Springfield Hospital
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Counseled patients and family members on respiratory health conditions, treatments, and medications
- Managed airways with appropriate positioning, securing, humidification selection, and suctioning
- Identified best mode of ventilation and opportunities to optimize patient-ventilator interface
- Managed patient care in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Phlebotomist
Springfield Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Gathered blood samples from patients for tests and transfusions
- Completed accurate labels, paperwork, and system records updates with patients' sample information and personal details
- Upheld data security and compliance with HIPAA protocols using multiple identification points and document verification
- Received pre-collected specimens and prepared for on- and off-site testing.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
River Valley Community College
Claremont, NH05.2022
High School Diploma -
Green Mountain Union High School
Chester, VT06.2020
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Physical assessments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- BLS certified - Current
- ACLS certified - Current
- PALS certified - Current
- NRP certified - Current
License
Respiratory Care Practitioner -
License No. 122.0134366
Respiratory Care Practitioner (Student) -
License No. 122.0134241STDT
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Springfield Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Student Respiratory Therapist
Springfield Hospital
11.2021 - 06.2022
Phlebotomist
Springfield Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
River Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Green Mountain Union High School
- BLS certified - Current
- ACLS certified - Current
- PALS certified - Current
- NRP certified - Current
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