Chelsea Christensen
Pleasant Grove,UT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Wanting to experience and learn new responsibilities. Worked through Covid and able to adapt to new work environments very well.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Intermountain Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Bookstore Clerk
Mountainland Technical College
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintained well-stocked inventory of books, magazines and literary merchandise for customer needs.
- Collaborated with other staff to support smooth daily operations.
- Restocked shelves and kept store displays attractive and organized to drive sales.
- Recovered sales floor by picking up items, shelving books, and product and straightening bookshelves and tables.
- Developed and implemented creative strategies to improve customer satisfaction.
- Established strong relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Implemented new procedures and policies to improve store operations.
- Assisted customers with locating books and other materials in store.
- Helped students with financial aid and kept track of spending and assured that they were buying the correct things for their program
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT05.2019
Skills
- Chart History and managing chart information
- Charting patient information
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Care Plan Management
- Patient Health Information Access
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Chart review
- Patient and Caregiver Education
Additional Information
I have worked in the ICU for 90% of my career as an RRT and enjoy learning new skills and working alongside with physicians and reviewing medical histor
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Intermountain Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Bookstore Clerk
Mountainland Technical College
03.2017 - 03.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Salt Lake Community College
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