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Christopher Leferink

Ankeny

Summary

Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Childserve, excelling in airway management and patient education. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and clinical leadership. Skilled in mechanical ventilation management and committed to delivering high-quality respiratory care. Passionate about empowering patients with knowledge for better health management.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Respiratory Thereapist

UnityPoint at Home
06.2023 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Childserve
08.2011 - 05.2023
  • Administered respiratory therapies and interventions to improve patient outcomes.
  • Monitored vital signs and evaluated patient responses to treatments.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on respiratory health management techniques.

Respiratory Therapist

Mercy Medical Center
02.1989 - 07.2011

• Provided instruction of home respiratory equipment and PAPs

• Set up, maintain, and, instruct on home ventilators

• Assess and set up home oxygen equipment

• Document required insurance and equipment set up forms.

• Contact patients to ensure insurance compliance and useage.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Business

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
05.1999

Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
07.1986

Skills

  • Airway management
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Patient education
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Bronchial hygiene techniques
  • Continuous positive airway pressure
  • Sleep disorder treatment
  • Clinical leadership
  • Mechanical ventilation management

Timeline

Respiratory Thereapist

UnityPoint at Home
06.2023 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Childserve
08.2011 - 05.2023

Respiratory Therapist

Mercy Medical Center
02.1989 - 07.2011

Bachelor Of Science - Business

Upper Iowa University

Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist

Hawkeye Community College
Christopher Leferink