Chris Britten
Sagle,ID
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner with proven skills in mechanical ventilator operation and arterial blood gas analysis. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective therapy evaluation and collaborative care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Monterey, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored ventilator settings according to established protocols and adjusted accordingly when needed.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis, evaluating results for accuracy and making necessary adjustments to ventilator settings or treatments as needed.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapies administered to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Respiratory Therapist
Billings Clinic
Billing, MT
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Provided support during emergency situations requiring immediate respiratory intervention.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Respiratory Therapist
NIACH
Post Falls, ID
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and ensured proper functioning of devices.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Monterey, CA
03.2010 - 10.2021
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA11-2009
Skills
- Mechanical ventilator operation
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory therapy administration
- Patient assessment
- Ventilator management
- Emergency respiratory intervention
Affiliations
- Mechanic
- Graphic Design
- Construction Restoration
- Historian
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
05.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Billings Clinic
01.2023 - 04.2023
Respiratory Therapist
NIACH
04.2022 - 09.2022
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
03.2010 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
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