Carollee Race
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 17 years of experience working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
HonorHealth John C Lincoln
03.2021 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and completing PFTs.
- Work with patients in Pulmonary Rehab for better outcomes for lung function and oxygenation.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Peoria Post Acute and Rehab
09.2020 - Current
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care
- Delivered services following guidelines established by NBRC agency to keep company compliant
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with use of Svn treatments, the use of ventilator, Bipaps, and High Flow Oxygen equipment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Banner Boswell Medical Center
01.2009 - 05.2020
- Performed adult mechanical ventilation; monitor, set up and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation per physician orders
- ABG Coordinator; maintain compliance with CAP Organization for blood gas lab, keep staff up to date on competencies, train all new hires
- Plan and execute tactical goals, treatment, and care plans for each patient based upon their needs and level of understanding
- Responsible for maintaining electronic medical records, knowledge of Cerner and POCC.
Accounts Receivable
Diamond Triumph Auto Glass
09.1996 - 07.2003
- Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting
- Researched and processed credits, barters and damages from branch level
- Company associate for contact with CSRs, Branch Managers, and District Managers for the completion of credits in an accurate and timely manner.
Education
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Grand Canyon
University
Phoenix, AZ04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2010
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Long Technical College
Phoenix, AZ04.2006
Skills
- PFT Testing
- Patient and caregiver education
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certified
- Care plan management
- Outpatient care
- Relationship building
- MS Office proficiency
- Strong clinical judgment
- Customer service
- Cerner
- POCC
- Critical Care Experience
- Problem resolution
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 60 staff members to keep compliant with CAP. Make sure everyone knows how to properly use iSTAT, do the initial, 6 month and yearly check off. Run proficiency testing every quarter.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for iSTAT supplies
- Was part of the initial COPD Education program which reduced the number for COPD readmissions by 85%
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- AACVPR
Affiliations
AARC
AACVPR
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
HonorHealth John C Lincoln
03.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Peoria Post Acute and Rehab
09.2020 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Banner Boswell Medical Center
01.2009 - 05.2020
Accounts Receivable
Diamond Triumph Auto Glass
09.1996 - 07.2003
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Grand Canyon
University
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Long Technical College
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