Chantel GODBY
Summary
Results-driven Respiratory Therapist focused on delivering effective respiratory treatments and emergency care. Committed to educating patients and families, while ensuring comprehensive care strategies are developed in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Henry County Memorial Hospital
New Castle
10.2022 - Current
- Administered respiratory treatments using ventilators and nebulizers for patients.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapy plans to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Identified high-risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and implemented timely interventions to safeguard patient well-being.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and treatment options.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Trained new staff on respiratory equipment operation and safety procedures to ensure compliance and improve patient care.
- Identified high-risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Assessed patients' response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
Respiratory Therapist
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Muncie
09.2019 - 05.2026
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN08-2019
High School Diploma -
New Castle Chrysler High School
New Castle, IN06-2007
Skills
- Mechanical ventilator management
- Respiratory therapies administration
- Patient assessment techniques
- Emergency care procedures
- Medication delivery systems
- Patient education strategies
- Student education programs
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Henry County Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 05.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
New Castle Chrysler High School