Corissa Philon
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Skilled Respiratory Therapist with broad experience in managing patients with diverse respiratory diseases. Strengths include comprehensive knowledge of respiratory care procedures, adeptness in patient assessment and ventilation management, and ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Previous roles reflect significant contributions towards improving patient outcomes through delivery of quality respiratory care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Working in high-stress enviorment
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on the proper use of respiratory equipment, including oxygen therapy, ventilators, and aerosol therapy.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
LIMITED PERMIT HOLDER - RESPIRATORY CARE
Cleveland Clinic - Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes and consulted with physician if adverse reactions occur
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and use of medications and respiratory equipment
- Relayed blood analysis results to physician
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care
- Performed pulmonary function and adjusted equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy
- Maintained charts that contained patients' pertinent identification and therapy information
- Transported patients to hospital departments for treatment
- Enforced safety rules and ensured careful adherence to physicians' orders
- Inspected, clean, test and maintained respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary
- Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears
- Read prescriptions, measures arterial blood gases, and reviewed patient information to assess patient condition
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted and instructed patients in performance of breathing exercises
- Provided emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Firelands Regional Medical Center
Sandusky, Ohio
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing and grooming, supporting activities of daily living
- Fostered mobility with regular turning, positioning and ambulating of patients
- Obtained or assisted in specimen collection for diagnostic or waived tests
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights
- Participated in multi-skilled activities, supporting patient-centered approach to achieving desired outcomes
- Interacted with food and nutrition services, maintaining adequate supply of patient nourishment
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control related to hand washing and universal precautions
- Placed ECGs for observing, monitoring and documenting cardiac arrhythmias
- Engaged in evidence-based best practices enhancing patient experience
- Maintained chart and filed paperwork, facilitating clerical functions
- Recorded height and weight of patients
- Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds, examination tables, surgical tables and stretchers
- Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability
- Kept patient information confidential to protect organization's value
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and needed for assistance and social and emotional support
- Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques
- Utilized wheelchairs and moveable beds to transport patients to treatment units and operating rooms
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms and examination rooms
- Collected specimens, such as urine, feces and sputum
- Communicated with patients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Prepared and served food trays
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients
- Provided information, such as directions, visiting hours and patient status information to visitors and callers.
Education
BACHELOR'S OF RESPIRATORY CARE IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY -
Bowling Green State University
04.2022
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Treatment Administration
- Ventilation Management
- Safety Procedures
- Patient Education
- Patient And Caregiver Education
- Patient Assessments
- Team Collaboration
- Respiratory Conditions
- Respiratory Healthcare Equipment
- Physical Assessment
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Airway Management
- Equipment Troubleshooting And Maintenance
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Patient Care And Monitoring
- Protocol Management
- Troubleshooting
- Staff Management
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Team Leadership
- Workflow Optimization
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Nationwide Children's Hospital
08.2023 - Current
LIMITED PERMIT HOLDER - RESPIRATORY CARE
Cleveland Clinic - Fairview Hospital
03.2022 - Current
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Firelands Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
BACHELOR'S OF RESPIRATORY CARE IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY -
Bowling Green State University