CHRISTA OREKOYA
Bronx,NY
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lincoln Hospital Center
05.2013 - Current
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
ULTRACARE OF MANHATTAN STAFFING AGENCY
11.2009 - 05.2013
- Initiation, management, and discontinuation of patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
- Perform patient assessment and management of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes.
- Perform oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, bronchial hygiene, and artificial airway care.
- Work as a team along with nurses, physicians and other health care professionals to ensure proper patient care.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Valhalla, NY06.2009
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Patient care documentation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Spirometer reading
- First Aid and CPR
- Team Collaboration
- Treatment Administration
- Equipment Cleaning
- Tracheostomy Care
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS Provider 5/15/2023
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Affiliations
American Association for Respiratory Care Member
References Available
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lincoln Hospital Center
05.2013 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
ULTRACARE OF MANHATTAN STAFFING AGENCY
11.2009 - 05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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