Carrie Bendig
Royal Oak
Summary
Self-sufficient and compassionate Respiratory Therapist with extensive hospital experience, skilled in airway and ventilator management. Proven ability to provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring patient needs are met with precision and compassion. Proficient in arterial blood gas analysis and respiratory assessments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Advent Home Medical
11.2022 - Current
- Periodic home visits to perform clinical assessments on both adult and pediatric patients and ensure proper function their respiratory equipment, including invasive and non-invasive ventilators, Airvos, air compressors and oxygen concentrators
- Perform in-home trach changes on adult patients
- Train families and caregivers on how to use and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure a safe transition from the hospital to the home
- Assist families in troubleshooting respiratory equipment over the phone and in-person
- Communicate improvements or declines in patient status to various members of a patient's care team, including doctors, nurses, and case managers.
Respiratory Therapist
Hart Medical Equipment
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Set up and educate patients and their families on invasive and non-invasive home ventilators
- Perform routine ventilator checks and report findings to the patient's physician
- Set up and educate patients on BIPAPs and CPAPs
- Troubleshoot ventilators, BIPAPs, CPAPs and other respiratory equipment over the phone and in-person
- Set up and educate patients on cough assist devices, suction machines, aerosol compressors and tracheostomy supplies
- Set up and educate parents on infant oxygen, continuous pulse oximeters and infant apnea monitors
- Perform walk tests to determine if portable oxygen concentrators or conserving devices are appropriate for patients
- Read medical documents and analyze laboratory tests to determine insurance reimbursement for various types of respiratory equipment
- Coordinate equipment delivery and education with patients, families, case managers and doctors
Respiratory Therapist
Providence Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2021
- Assess patient oxygenation status and apply appropriate oxygen therapy modalities
- Deliver aerosolized medications and assess patient outcomes
- Perform arterial blood gases and interpret their results
- Educate patients on medications, therapy modalities and disease states
- Assist with intubations
- Respond to rapid response and CPR calls
- Set up CPAPs, BIPAPs and ventilators and determine optimal settings
- Perform pulmonary hygiene techniques using techniques such as intrapulmonary percussive ventilation, flutter valves and Smart Vests
- Work closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate and optimize patient treatment plans
Respiratory Therapist
Beaumont Hospital
07.2007 - 08.2010
- Assessed patient oxygenation status and applied appropriate oxygen therapy modalities
- Delivered aerosolized medication and assessed patient outcomes
- Performed arterial blood gases and interpreted their results
- Educated patients on medications, treatment modalities and disease states
- Assisted with intubations
- Responded to rapid response and CPR calls
- Set up CPAPs, BIPAPs and ventilators and determined optimal settings
- Performed pulmonary hygiene techniques
- Worked with pediatric and neonatal patients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI06-2007
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Advent Home Medical
11.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Hart Medical Equipment
08.2021 - 11.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Providence Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Beaumont Hospital
07.2007 - 08.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Henry Ford College
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