Candace Gilbert
Burgaw,NC
Summary
Respiratory Care Practitioner with extensive experience at Pender Memorial Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and airway management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration. While ensuring safety protocols are followed.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Pender Memorial Hospital
1994.04 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatment options for better understanding.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records and treatment plans in electronic health systems.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory
California College For Health Science
Utah10.1999
Skills
- Aerosol therapy
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Bronchial hygiene
- Direct patient care
- Airway management
- Patient assessments
- Breathing treatments
- Patient management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Respiratory monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- Medical records management
- Respiratory medical equipment
- Pediatric care
- Clinical decision making
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator management
- Respiratory treatments
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Intubation
- Emergency medical care
- Equipment setup
- Blood gas analysis
- Pulse oximetry
Certification
Current certifications:
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Pender Memorial Hospital
1994.04 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory
California College For Health Science