Christopher Smith
St. Petersburg,Florida
Summary
Certified respiratory therapist TT4969 trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Bay Pines VA Hospital
12.2005 - Current
Contributed to a positive work environment in being a reliable, skilled, and communicative night shift employee.
My strengths are communicating with the physician staff and making good clinical decisions in high stress environments.
Actively looking to improve my skills by furthering my education. currently a student at SPC with a 4.) GPA, and a member of the AARC.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Northside Hospital
01.1990 - 12.2005
Valuable member in helping the open heart program excel in respiratory care at Northside Hospital, learning hemodynamics and balloon pump management in OR and CVICU.
Employee of the year 2002. Nominated for my positivity and eagerness to learn new tasks.
Worked well with physician staff and pulmonology assisting in many procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL07.2024
No Degree - Respiratory Therapy
St. Petersburg Vocational Technical Institute
St. Petersburg, FL03.1990
Skills
Proficient in ventilator and airway management, intubation,non-invasive ventilation, arterial line insertion and general RT duties
Work very well with others
Timeline
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Bay Pines VA Hospital
12.2005 - Current
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Northside Hospital
01.1990 - 12.2005
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
St. Petersburg College
No Degree - Respiratory Therapy
St. Petersburg Vocational Technical Institute
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