Chad Zeno
Chicago,IL
Summary
Key Qualifications - Adept at providing safe respiratory care, being able to adapt to changing technology, providing team support to achieve organization/department goals, and working well under pressure. Hands-on experience working with diverse groups of people, operating respiratory equipment, reading patient medical records, evaluating patient's progress, creating detailed reports, coordinating events & activities, and developing/implementing programs. Recognized as a strong and proven leader willing to go the extra mile to establish and maintain positive relationships. Exceptional leadership, analytical, procedural, attention to detail, critical thinking, decision-making, time management, organizational, technical, mobility, and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
01.2025 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients under critical care, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress and response to treatments, adjusting care plans as needed for improved results.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatment options, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring access to latest therapeutic options and support services.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Children's of Atlanta
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Administer respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and nebulizer treatments for patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Perform diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function tests (PFTs), arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, and capnography.
- Assess, monitor, and manage patients on ventilators and provide life-saving interventions in ICU, ER, and critical care environments.
- Educate patients and families on the proper use of respiratory equipment, asthma management, and COPD care.
- Work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers to create and modify individualized treatment plans.
- Ensure all equipment is functioning properly and perform routine maintenance and calibration.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Initiated and monitored patients requiring various types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
- Provided emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Trained and supervised students, respiratory therapy technicians and assistants.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, and aerosol generators for patient treatment.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients who were unable to breathe on own.
- Applied appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.
- Educated patients on respiratory medications and related modalities before, during and after patient care protocols.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes and consulted with physician if adverse reactions occur.
- Worked in critical care units as well as med surgical floors.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST INTERN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Completed 200+ hours
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home
- Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments
- Oversaw needs of patients of all ages in long-term healthcare center, consistently providing high level of quality care
- Conducted patient assessments and reviewed physician instructions to develop and implement tailored respiratory therapy care plans based on individual requirements.
- Assisted in emergency situations related to cardiopulmonary arrest or other life threatening conditions.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, and aerosol generators for patient treatment.
- Provided emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2021
Skills
- Inspection protocols
- Customer service
- BLS certified
- Non-destructive testing
- Production expertise
- Schedule and calendar management
- Filing and data archiving
- Interpreting Orders
- PALS certified
- Human Resources Policies and Procedures Expertise
- Report Analysis
- Organization
- ACLS certified
- Medical history review
- Blueprint understanding
- Visual inspections
- Document control
- Patient Care
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
- Customer Relations
- Trach Care
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
01.2025 - Current
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Children's of Atlanta
10.2023 - 01.2025
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST INTERN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Texas Southern University
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