COURTNEY BEEKMAN
St. Cloud
Summary
Registered Respiratory therapist RRT with 5+ years of experience, skilled in airway and ventilator management. Seeking part-time position in pulmonary rehabilitation at Advent Health Celebration. Possesses a team-centric mindset, co-chair in the Recognition Committee to award respiratory staff for contributions and currently on the Respiratory Practice Council with Celebration respiratory care department . Eager to continue learning and furthering my experience in the field of respiratory care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Advent Health Celebration
Celebration
07.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
HCA Lake Nona
Lake Nona
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with administrators and management in respiratory work flows and processes in upbringing of new hospital
- Assisted in developing new hospital respiratory care policies
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Health- Winnie Palmer, Hospital, Level V
Orlando
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Tiny Baby Committee- developing guidelines and performing policies for deliveries and admission of 22-24 week infants
- Co-Chair-Awards and Recognition Committee- recognizing respiratory staff for hard work and dedication throughout the unit
- Routinely attending c-sections and vaginal deliveries for high-risk infants of all gestations
- Airway qualified: Intubations and Curosurf administration via LISA method
- Administering and monitoring patient physiological response of treatments including aerosol treatments, Nitric Oxide, and Flolan
- Intubating, maintaining airway during resuscitation and mechanical ventilation
- Clean, Set up, and manage invasive and non-invasive ventilators for various modes including High Frequency Oscillator, High Frequency Jet, SIMV-PS, Pressure Control, NAVA/NIV, and Bubble CPAP
Scribe
Brevard Physician Associates
Melbourne
2011 - 09.2017
- Brevard Physician Associates, Holmes Regional Medical Center and Palm Bay Community Hospital
- Typed medical dictation of discharge summaries, operative reports, referral letters and follow-up clinic notes from dictating equipment or written draft.
- Assist Emergency Department physicians; overseeing patients treatment/care/procedures
- Patient Satisfaction Representative - administer in-house surveys of the patient’s overall experience
Phlebotomist
Provant Health Solutions Inc.
Orlando
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
Education
Associate Science degree - Respiratory Care
Valencia College
Orlando, FL07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL01.2017
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Care Plan Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Competent in web based EMR including Epic, Meditech, Cerner and Sunrise
References
REFERENCES
Debra Petrina BSN,RN Debs0626@aim.com 732-501-2660
Cherise Green RRT-NPS, C-NPT Cherisegreen80@gmail.com 412-606-8568
Susie DiBiasio RNC-BSN Antsus263@aol.com 407-929-3531
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) State licensure
- Credentials from National Board of Respiratory Care
- Active member of FSRC and AARC
- NRP, ACLS, BLS-CPR, and PALS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Advent Health Celebration
07.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
HCA Lake Nona
01.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Health- Winnie Palmer, Hospital, Level V
09.2017 - 10.2017
Phlebotomist
Provant Health Solutions Inc.
05.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Central Florida
Associate Science degree - Respiratory Care
Valencia College
Scribe
Brevard Physician Associates
2011 - 09.2017