Charles Collins
Fayetteville,North Carolina
Summary
Certified respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments. Experienced in emergent situations and critical care management of patients with ages ranging from neonate to elderly.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Central Harnett Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Provided services to patients ranging in age from neonate to elderly.
- Versed in emergency interventions as well as critical care.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and performed intubations.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Respiratory Care Assistant
Central Harnett Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Administered breathing treatments, oxygen, and continuous positive airway pressure to patients in need.
- Stocked supply rooms, and ED rooms, as well as pre-use checked all machines.
- Drew and analyzed ABGs.
- Used both Meditech and Epic Charting systems.
Superintendent of Flooring Technicians
Veterans Flooring Group LLC
03.2011 - 05.2020
- Managing multiple crews of commercial flooring technicians (>250 employees), on and off of military bases
- Duties included scheduling, ordering material, correlating with construction managers and other disciplines in order to complete tasks on time
- Handling grievances and concerned from employees and customers
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC05.2022
Skills
- Therapeutic Gas Administration Apparatus
- Patient Instruction
- Ventilator Management
- Patient Care Documentation
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Emergency Medical Care
- Arterial Punctures
- Intubation
- Arterial Line insertion and management
- Time management
- ACLS, BLS, NRP
Timeline
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Central Harnett Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Respiratory Care Assistant
Central Harnett Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2021
Superintendent of Flooring Technicians
Veterans Flooring Group LLC
03.2011 - 05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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