Charles Sumpter
Searcy,AR
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Qualified [Job Title] brings advanced knowledge of respiratory conditions affecting different populations. Focused on delivering cost-effective, top-quality and successful care based on sound practices. Expert in delivering range of treatments and managing continuous workloads. Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work. Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with [Number] 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
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Unity Health Searcy
Searcy, AR
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health Heber Springs
Heber Springs, AR
07.2003 - Current
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
08.2009 - 08.2015
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Transcribed physicians' notes and maintained patient charts with treatment data.
- Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Respiratory Therapist
WCMCC
Searcy, AR
05.2002 - 06.2009
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted in training new respiratory therapists on the team, providing guidance as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments administered by the team members.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints regarding respiratory therapy services.
- Lead and supervised a team of respiratory therapists, ensuring all tasks were completed according to departmental standards.
Respiratory Therapist
Central Arkansas Hospital ( TENNET)
Searcy, AR
03.2000 - 07.2002
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR05-2000
Associate of Arts - General Studies
ASU BEEBE
Beebe, AR05-1998
Skills
- Treatment Administration
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Unity Health Searcy
10.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
08.2009 - 08.2015
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health Heber Springs
07.2003 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
WCMCC
05.2002 - 06.2009
Respiratory Therapist
Central Arkansas Hospital ( TENNET)
03.2000 - 07.2002
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pulaski Technical College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
ASU BEEBE
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