Carla Webb
Shallowater,TX
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 20+ years of experience in Hospital 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
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Covenant Specialty Hospital
12.2021 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Respiratory Therapist
Lubbock Heart Hospital
08.2005 - 12.2021
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- 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.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Education
No Degree - Respiratory Therapy
California Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
Lubbock, TX05.1972
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Patient Care Documentation
- Diagnostic Tools
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Care
- Treatment Administration
- Equipment Cleaning
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Covenant Specialty Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Lubbock Heart Hospital
08.2005 - 12.2021
No Degree - Respiratory Therapy
California Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
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