Carine Bella Baranyizigiye
Lewiston
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Northern Light Mercy Hospital, excelling in airway management and arterial blood gas analysis. Proven ability to educate patients and families, enhancing self-care and treatment adherence. Skilled in ventilator support for critically ill patients, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Respiratory Therapist
Lincare Holdings Inc.
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Set up and follow up in-home patients with nocturnal ventilators, BIPAPs, and CPAPs machines.
- Troubleshoot machines over the phone.
- Set up patients with in-home INR testing.
Respiratory Therapist
Central Maine Medical Center
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
Education
Respiratory Therapy
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME05-2021
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Kirundi
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Lincare Holdings Inc.
09.2023 - 09.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Central Maine Medical Center
04.2021 - 05.2023
Respiratory Therapy
Southern Maine Community College
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