Cody Risher
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 6 years of experience in acute healthcare settings. Maintained skills in neonate, pediatric, coronary, cardiovascular, and trauma intensive care units. Entrusted with responsibilities as a charge therapist. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Spread enthusiasm about patient care in a demanding and fast-paced work environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Lutheran Health Network
2016.11 - 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.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Service Associate
Risher TV And Appliance Center
2006.05 - 2017.06
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Boosted customer loyalty and improved implementation of solutions by personalizing interactions.
- Unloaded, loaded and stocked merchandise.
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
- Facilitated repairs by disassembling defective and broken equipment.
- Educated customers on use, care and adjustments of appliances.
- Attended to customers at home and business locations to complete on-site repairs.
- Read diagrams, specifications and service manuals accurately to determine repair actions.
- Mounted equipment to walls, concealed wires, installed audio and programmed remote controls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN12.2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05.2017
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Independently Motivated
- Infection Control
- Medical Terminology
- Physical Assessments
- Patient and Family Advocacy and Education
- Equipment Setup, Maintenance, and Cleaning
- Clinical Leadership
- Operational Reporting
- Microsoft Office
- Spanish
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Lutheran Health Network
2016.11 - Current
Service Associate
Risher TV And Appliance Center
2006.05 - 2017.06
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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