Charles Worrell
Whiteville,NC
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 20 plus years of experience in multiple healthcare settings including a Level 1 Trauma Center. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
Myrtle Beach, SC
01.2015 - 07.2022
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Respiratory Therapist
Columbus Regional Medical Center
Whiteville, NC
03.2002 - 10.2014
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC05.2002
Skills
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Treatment Administration
- Physical Assessment
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Patient Education
- Airway Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Mechanical Ventilation Equipment
- Arterial Punctures
- Ventilation Management
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Licensed Advanced EMT - 1996 - present
- NRP, AHA
- ACLS, American Red Cross
- PALS, American Red Cross
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 07.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Columbus Regional Medical Center
03.2002 - 10.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Robeson Community College
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