Courtney Barth
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Waterford ,OH
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 9 years of experience working with adult and geriatric patients in the ICU/CVU experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills. Also have a skill set in post open heart recovery and weaning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WVU Medicine Camden Clark
Parkersburg , WV
02.2011 - Current
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- 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.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- 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.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
Education
Associate Of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Washington State Community College
Marietta, OH 05.2008 - 05.2010
Skills
Respiratory equipment setup
Patient education
Medication Administration
Professional bedside manner
Diagnostic tools
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
Physical assessments
Spirometer reading
Tracheostomy Care
Active Listening
Problem-Solving
Multitasking Abilities
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WVU Medicine Camden Clark
02.2011 - Current
Associate Of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Washington State Community College
05.2008 - 05.2010