Christopher Dowdell
Havertown,PA
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 26+ years of experience in acute healthcare settings. Skillful in making sure all patients are receiving the best care possible. Successful at implementing best practices along with policy and procedures to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Compassionate and detail-oriented respiratory therapist committed to helping improve breathing of patients with various lung diseases and various types of respiratory distress. Treats wide range of adult patients from surgical trauma emergencies to treating patient with a plethora of lung disease. Delivers knowledgeable expertise and Respiratory Care support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Lankenau Medical Center
01.1997 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Supported physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
05.2013 - 09.2022
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen Patients lung function
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Worked in Pulmonary rehab doing six minute walk tests to assess if patients qualified for home O2.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA12.1996
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.1995
Skills
- Empathetic
- Compassionate
- Punctual
- Accountable
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Epic software friendly
- Team Collaboration
- Patient education
- Individual Care Planning
- Familar with all Respiratory policies and procedures
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Main line Health Pharmacy in the development of original Flolan policy.
Affiliations
AARC member
PSRC member
Board member of Medical Careers HS Program
Certification
Registered Respiratory therapist
ACCS
Timeline
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
05.2013 - 09.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Lankenau Medical Center
01.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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