Claudia Freitas
Haverhill,MA
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 34 years of experience in acute healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Compassionate and detail-oriented RRT committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from children to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RRT
HOLY FAMILY/ STEWARD MEDICAL
11.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based respiratory care protocols and individualized treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough education on respiratory conditions, medications, and proper device usage.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for patients with chronic respiratory conditions by providing comprehensive discharge planning and follow-up care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care, resulting in better overall health management.
RRT
CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE
08.1988 - 11.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough education on respiratory conditions, medications, and proper device usage.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based respiratory care protocols and individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care, resulting in better overall health management.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients'' respiratory status to determine appropriate interventions and treatment strategies.
- Skillfully operated complex respiratory equipment, ensuring proper function and accurate results for optimal patient care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients requiring ventilator support or palliative measures in collaboration with hospice teams.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing respiratory care services throughout facility.
RRT
Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Salem N.H
10.2015 - 09.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based respiratory care protocols and individualized treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough education on respiratory conditions, medications, and proper device usage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care, resulting in better overall health management.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients'' respiratory status to determine appropriate interventions and treatment strategies.
- Skillfully operated complex respiratory equipment, ensuring proper function and accurate results for optimal patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - RESPIRATORY
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA05.1987
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Bronchial Hygiene Therapy
- Oxygen Therapy Administration
- Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure
- Respiratory Disease Knowledge
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Critical Care Experience
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Patient assessment proficiency
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RPGST- REGISTERED POLYSOMNOGRAPHER
- OJT TRAINING PFT'S WITH VYAIRE
- BLS
Timeline
RRT
HOLY FAMILY/ STEWARD MEDICAL
11.2021 - Current
RRT
Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Salem N.H
10.2015 - 09.2023
RRT
CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE
08.1988 - 11.2023
Associate of Science - RESPIRATORY
Northern Essex Community College
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RPGST- REGISTERED POLYSOMNOGRAPHER
- OJT TRAINING PFT'S WITH VYAIRE
- BLS
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