Charles Turner
Brandon
Summary
Dedicated respiratory therapist with over 20 years of experience in critical care and pediatrics. Proven track record of effective communication and critical thinking in developing patient care strategies and providing emergency respiratory support. Eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa
06.2004 - Current
- currently serves as staff therapist in neonatal intensive care unit/pediatrics intensive care unit
- member of the NICU transport team
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapy plans as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory techniques and equipment use.
- Operated and maintained respiratory equipment safely and efficiently.
- Provided emergency respiratory support in critical care situations.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with various respiratory conditions.
Respiratory Therapist
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa
06.2004 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive sleep studies using polysomnography equipment.
- Analyzed sleep data to identify sleep disorders and recommend treatments.
- Utilized advanced technology such as video recording systems and digital signal analysis tools when conducting sleep studies.
- Communicated effectively with patients about their symptoms and condition in order to gain an understanding about how best to approach their specific situation.
- Monitored vital signs throughout the duration of the study to ensure patient safety and comfort levels were maintained.
- Analyzed collected data from polysomnogram recordings using specialized software programs designed specifically for this purpose.
Respiratory Therapist
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa
06.2004 - Current
- Facilitated diagnosis of respiratory and metabolic conditions in pulmonary lab.
- Contributed to laboratory tasks that improved diagnostic procedures.
- Ensured daily maintenance of analyzer to guarantee optimal performance.
- Utilized technical skills to troubleshoot complex issues and implement effective solutions.
Education
Respiratory Therapy Program
Ft Sam Houston
Ft Sam Houston, TX04-1987
Army
Ft Jackson SC02-1983
High School Diploma -
Hughes High School
Hughes, AR05-1979
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient monitoring
- Respiratory therapy
- Emergency response
- Equipment maintenance
- Patient education
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Blood gas collection and analysis
- JCAHO accreditation
- Noninvasive ventilation
- Aerosol therapy
- Attention to detail
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Care coordination
- Diagnostic testing
- Tracheostomy care
- Diagnostic tools
- Pediatric care
- Neonatal care
- Airway management
- Ventilator management
- Oxygen therapy
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Ethical practice
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Timeline
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Tampa General Hospital
06.2004 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Tampa General Hospital
06.2004 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Tampa General Hospital
06.2004 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Program
Ft Sam Houston
Army
High School Diploma -
Hughes High School