Carlos Wells
Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist
Detroit,MI
Summary
Experienced Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 35 years of experience in Health care. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Veteran for Armed Services for 3 years of services with an honorable Discharge. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI
11.2001 - Current
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy (Liberal Arts)
Highland Park Community College
Highland Park, Mi 09.1979 - 06.1982
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
undefinedTimeline
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan
11.2001 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy (Liberal Arts)
Highland Park Community College
09.1979 - 06.1982
Similar Profiles
Latria HarrisonLatria Harrison
Advanced Medical Support Assistant 40 Hrs. at John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MichiganAdvanced Medical Support Assistant 40 Hrs. at John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan
Chloe Williams MA, CCC-SLPChloe Williams MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow at John D. Dingell VA Medical CenterSpeech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow at John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
Ahmed A. AlwardAhmed A. Alward
Telemetry Technician- Full Time at John D. Dingell VA Medical CenterTelemetry Technician- Full Time at John D. Dingell VA Medical Center