Christa Hayward
Lees Summit
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Saint Lukes East Hospital
Lee's Summit
09.2015 - Current
- Supervised respiratory therapy staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Developed and implemented respiratory care protocols and procedures.
- Conducted training sessions for new respiratory therapists and interns.
- Collaborated with physicians to create effective patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapies as needed.
- Managed equipment maintenance and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments to ensure safety protocols were followed correctly.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in patient care outcomes related to respiratory therapies provided by the team.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers on treatment plans for patients requiring respiratory care services.
- Reviewed documentation from previous visits when assessing current patient needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Childrens Mercy Hospital
Kansas City
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Administered respiratory therapies to pediatric patients under medical supervision.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as necessary.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated families on respiratory health and home care practices.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient respiratory functions and needs.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and safety regulations in patient care.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-2012
Skills
- Respiratory therapy
- Patient assessment
- Equipment maintenance
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient education
Certification
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
- Asthma Educator certified (AE-C)
- NRP, PALS, ACLS, BLS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Saint Lukes East Hospital
09.2015 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Childrens Mercy Hospital
09.2012 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Missouri State University
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