Constance McCracken
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 39-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in ACLS, PALS, NRP paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Seasoned Registered Respiratory Therapist with a vast background in respiratory care and life support treatment. Strengths lie in critical thinking, patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency procedures implementation. Noted for advancing patient-centered care and improving patient outcomes through diligent monitoring and education. Significant impact made in previous roles by enhancing protocol adherence and promoting team collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Community Health Network
Indianapolis, IN
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- 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.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
ProLink
Cincinnati, OH
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- 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.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lrs Healthcare
Omaha, NE
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- 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.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Katami
Boca Raton, FL
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- 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.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cross Country Healthcare
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- 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.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Franciscan Alliance
Indianapolis, IN
02.2004 - 08.2021
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- 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.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Education
Lpn - Lpn
Ivy Tech Bloomington Indiana
Bloomington, IN, In 08.1987 - 05.1989
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bloomington, IN 06.1983 - 02/1985
Skills
- First Aid
- Patient Health Information Access
- Therapeutic Gas Administration Apparatus
- Equipment Cleaning
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Arterial Punctures
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Clinical Leadership
- Ventilator management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Patient care coordination
- Electronic medical records
- Patient education
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Community Health Network
05.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
ProLink
02.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lrs Healthcare
12.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Katami
10.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cross Country Healthcare
08.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Franciscan Alliance
02.2004 - 08.2021
Lpn - Lpn
Ivy Tech Bloomington Indiana
08.1987 - 05.1989
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
06.1983 - 02/1985