Courtney Carmona
Irving,TX
Summary
I am a passionate and highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist with 10 years of experience in delivering comprehensive respiratory care. I am proficient in mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas analysis, medication administration, and airway management. I am a team player with excellent communication skills and strong focus on patient-centered care. I am known for my leading quality improvement initiatives and achieving positive outcomes. I am enthusiastic about joining a dynamic healthcare organization that values innovation and excellence in respiratory therapy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
10.2013 - Current
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA12-2012
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA12-2010
Skills
- Patient Care
- Treatment Administration
- Patient Education
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Intubation
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Needs Assessment
Accomplishments
Awarded with 6 Blue PACT pins due to receiving multiple PACT cards from my colleagues and my patients.
Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, (Dec.2012)
- RRT (Sep.2012)
- BCLS (current)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
10.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Middle Georgia State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Middle Georgia State University
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