Cherlonda Towns
Morven,North Carolina
Summary
Candidate Highlights
3 years of experience working as an RRT in a Critical care setting.
Experience working in a Level 1 trauma center.
Experienced in Intubation/Extubation, Managing Ventilators and Bipaps/Cpaps
Proficient in using Epic and Cerner EMR systems.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapy / Rehab
Atrium Health Mercy, PRN
Charlotte, NC
05.2021 - Current
- RRT
- Number of Hospital Beds: 185
- Trauma, I
- Responsibilities:
- Worked 36 hours/week
- Performing patient assessments and consulting with doctors and other healthcare staff to develop and modify patient treatment plans
- Administering HHN, MDI, DPI to treat patients with temporary or chronic respiratory conditions
- Intubation/Extubation, Ventilator set up and management in Surgical Special Care ICU and Medical surgical ICU
- Collection and interpretation of ABGs, lung expansion therapy, Tracheostomy care, and pulmonary toileting
- Cpap/Bipap and heated wire circuit set up and management
- Assisting with Intubations and Bronchoscopies
- Maintaining HIPPA expectations for all patients
- Educating patients on medications as well as management of their illness.
AYA HealthCare Travel Agency, Hospital Memorial Campus
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Respiratory/Neuro diagnostics/ 13 week assignment completed.
CNA - CNA
Novant Health
Charlotte, NC
02.2015 - 06.2021
- Monitored patients' stability by checking vital signs, ecgs, finger sticks for blood sugars, weights, and recording intake and output, and observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to report any changes to the nurse.Administered therapeutic treatments, non-sterile dressings, and baths.
AMN Healthcare Travel Agency, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2003
- 2024
- Respiratory/Neuro diagnostics/ 13 week assignment completed; 26 week assignment completed.
Education
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07.21/23
Licenses & Certifications - undefined
06.03/21
Associates of Respiratory Therapy - undefined
05.2021
Additional Information
- Active NC and SC RRT license along with BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications. Available to start 09/2024.
Timeline
- AMN Healthcare Travel Agency, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2003
- AYA HealthCare Travel Agency, Hospital Memorial Campus
12.2022 - 03.2023
Therapy / Rehab - Atrium Health Mercy, PRN
05.2021 - Current
CNA - CNA - Novant Health
02.2015 - 06.2021
State of South Carolina RRT - ,
North - Licenses & Certifications,
Stanly Community College - Associates of Respiratory Therapy,
Skills
- Patient chart management
- Patient monitoring
- Treatment plan development
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient care
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Spirometer reading
- Diagnostic tools
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Critical Thinking
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
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