Chad Pierce
Taylorsville,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 15 year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Atrium Health Lincoln
10.2013 - Current
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Developed treatment plans for patients resulting respiratory condition symptom relief.
- 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.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
11.2012 - 09.2013
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Developed treatment plans for patients resulting in respiratory condition symptom relief.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Gaston Memorial Hospital
03.2010 - 10.2012
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Developed treatment plans for patients resulting in respiratory condition symptom relief.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Catawba Valley Medical Center
08.2008 - 10.2012
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC08.2008
Skills
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Physical Assessment
- Acute Illness
- Outpatient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Medical Care
- Patient Care Documentation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Respiratory Conditions
- Staff Training
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Breathing Treatments
- Diagnostic Tools
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Tracheostomy Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Ventilator Management
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
- Stable
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Atrium Health Lincoln
10.2013 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
11.2012 - 09.2013
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Gaston Memorial Hospital
03.2010 - 10.2012
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Catawba Valley Medical Center
08.2008 - 10.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Forsyth Technical Community College
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