Courtney Lamb
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Compassionate Respiratory Therapist, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional patient care and support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist and NICU Lead
Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Orange, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Level IV NICU bedside care
- Attendance of moderate and high risk deliveries/ interfacility transport.
- Supervision of 4-10 RCPs a shift.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
Respiratory Therapist
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
Loma Linda, CA
05.2021 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Respiratory Therapist
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
San Diego, CA
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Mary
Bismark, North Dakota08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
San Marcos, CA07.2018
Skills
- Drager, Servo I,U,N ventilator set-up/management
- HFOV
- HFJV
- INO set-up/management
- NICU transports
- High risk/ preterm infant delivery attendance
- Surfactant administration
- Neonatal research participation
- Time management
- Communication
Certification
- RRT, #170229, 08/2028
- CA RCP, #40726, 11/2025
- BLS, 03/25
- ACLS, 01/25
- PALS, 03/25
- NRP, 03/25
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist and NICU Lead
Children’s Hospital of Orange County
06.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
04.2019 - 05.2021
- RRT, #170229, 08/2028
- CA RCP, #40726, 11/2025
- BLS, 03/25
- ACLS, 01/25
- PALS, 03/25
- NRP, 03/25
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Mary
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
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