Cheryl Rechel

• Administered respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders to enhance patient recovery.
• Conducted assessments of patients' respiratory conditions, developing tailored care plans for improvement.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and planning.
• Mentored junior staff on best practices in respiratory care and equipment usage, fostering professional development.

Travel Respiratory Therapist.

Working in Hospitals, LTACHS and Rehab hospitals.

• Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
• Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
• Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.

Administration of Thearpeutic Breathing Treatments. Vent checks, Trach care. Helping with the care team.

• Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
• Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.

• Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
• Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.

• Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
• Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Evaluated new technology related to respiratory care, including ventilators, monitors, and oxygen delivery systems for suitability for use within the facility.
• Trained new staff members on the proper use of equipment, protocols, and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.

• Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
• Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.

• Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
• Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.

• Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
• Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.

• Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
• Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.

• Coordinated employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Assisted with administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans.
• Managed confidential employee information with discretion and integrity.

• Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
• Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.

• Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
• Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.