Christopher Yates
Memphis,TN
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 21 year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Respiratory Care paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment. Certified respiratory professional 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
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
Southaven, MS
03.2017 - 01.2021
- 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.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- 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.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist University Hospital
Memphis , TN
04.2001 - 01.2021
- 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.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- 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.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Trustaff/Tri Star Centennial Hospital
Nashville, TN
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Travel Respiratory Therapist COVID 19 Response Tea
Angel Staffing
Longview, TX
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- 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.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- 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.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
Falmouth, MA
07.2021 - 09.2021
- 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.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
Nashville, TN
04.2021 - 07.2021
- 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.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
Falmouth, MA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- 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.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
Education
Respiratory Therapy
Tennessee Technology of Memphis
Memphis, TN07.2001
Skills
- Dosage calculation
- Physical assessments
- Ear, nose and throat care
- Professional bedside manner
- Diagnostic tools
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Spirometer reading
- Tracheostomy Care
- Customer Service
- Maintenance and Repair
- Planning and Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Data Management
- Basic Math
- Active Listening
- First Aid/CPR
- MS Office
- Computer Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS certified
- BLS certified
- PALS certified
- NRP certified
- Tennessee State License #3591
- Mississippi State License #5047
Timeline
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Trustaff/Tri Star Centennial Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist COVID 19 Response Tea
Angel Staffing
09.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
07.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
04.2021 - 07.2021
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 04.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
03.2017 - 01.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist University Hospital
04.2001 - 01.2021
Respiratory Therapy
Tennessee Technology of Memphis
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