Cara Peterson, BSRT, RRT, RRT-NPS
Weiser,ID
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Salem Health - Hospital
05.2016 - 06.2023
- Aerosolized medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, noninvasive ventilation
- Managed staffing and created assignments for oncoming shifts while responding to rapid response calls.
- Responded to emergencies in all areas of the hospital.
- Ventilator and airway management in critical care areas.
- Precepted and educated new hires and students
- Participated in the Vermont Oxford Network quality improvement committee focused on improving outcomes in NICU. Attended annual quality congress in 2018, 2019, and 2022.
- Equipment used: Hamilton G5 and T1 ventilators, Puritan-Bennett 840 ventilator, Drager Babylog, high frequency oscillator, bubble CPAP, v60 bipap, airvo and vapotherm high flow nasal cannulas, and nitric oxide.
- Charting system used: EPIC
Respiratory Therapist
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Ventilator and airway management in critical care areas including the emergency room, adult ICU, PICU, and NICU.
- Responded to emergenices such as cardiac arrests, strokes, and traumas.
- Bedside procedures such as tracheotomies and bronchoscopies.
- Precepted new hired and students
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Equipment used: Puritan-Bennett 840 ventilator, Avea ventilator, Servo-i Ventilator (with NAVA), high frequency oscillator, v60 and Vision bipaps, Trilogy home ventilator, Vapotherm high flow nasal cannua, bubble CPAP.
- Charting system used: Meditech
Respiratory Therapist Intern/Respiratory Therapist
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Assessed and treated breathing issues in the form of aerosolized medication, chest physiotherapy, and noninvasive ventilation.
- Educated patients on illnesses and available treatments.
- Stocking and setting up equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Boise State University
Boise, ID12.2012
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2012
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
Timeline
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Salem Health - Hospital
05.2016 - 06.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
08.2012 - 05.2016
Respiratory Therapist Intern/Respiratory Therapist
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
11.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Boise State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Boise State University
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