Seasoned respiratory therapist with several years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas
Port Arthur
05.2021 - Current
Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
Maintained equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
Responded promptly to emergency situations in critical care settings.
Documented patient progress and treatment responses in medical records.
Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
NICU
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
Beaumont
01.2015 - 05.2021
Administered respiratory therapy treatments for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapies as needed to ensure comfort.
Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
Managed ventilators
NICU
Respiratory Therapist
Jasper Memorial Hospital
Jasper
06.2014 - 02.2016
Administered respiratory therapy treatments for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapies as needed to ensure comfort.
Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX
01.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Mechanical ventilation
Emergency care
Patient education
Equipment maintenance
NICU
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas
05.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
01.2015 - 05.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Jasper Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 02.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy