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Crystal Rohrig

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

I have been a Respiratory Therapist the past 20 years. It is a rewarding career but I deal with a lot of difficult situations. I am a 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

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Valley Sleep Therapy
Mesa, US
08.2023 - Current
  • Educate patients on use of their CPAP and Bipap Machines for home
  • Mask fittings
  • Customer service, respond to customer calls and troubleshoot issues over the phone.
  • Walk them through set ups find solutions to issues they are having
  • Prepare orders
  • Set machines and clean equipment

Respiratory Therapist

Honorhealth
Scottsdale, US
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • I, work ICU, ER and General floors here
  • Respond to codes, assist with CPR, and airway management.
  • Work calmly and effeciently in high stress situations
  • Duties include Vent management and weaning
  • High flow Oxygen, Bipap and Cpap management
  • SVN's, Metaneb, EZ Pap, ABG's

Respiratory Therapist

Banner Health
Mesa, US
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • I work all areas of the hospital, general floors, ICU and I float to the Heart hospital as well
  • Duties include Vent management, weaning and transports
  • High flow oxygen therapy, Bipap and Cpap therapy
  • Home oxygen assessment and education
  • ABG draws
  • Critical care and assessment of patients in respiratory distress

Respiratory Therapy

HonorHealth
Phoenix, US
08.2020 - 09.2022
  • I currently work both ICU and General floors at this hospital
  • It is a Trauma hospital so I work both Trauma ICU and COVID ICU
  • This is a fast paced hospital
  • Duties include Vent management and weaning
  • Assisting with Intubation and Bronchoscopy
  • Assess and use critical thinking to provide best care
  • ABG draws and analyzing
  • Lots of transports of vented patients
  • Assist with Tracheostomy
  • Care of trach patients, High flow oxygen therapy, SVN and MDI delivery
  • Charting is computerized, we use Epic

Respiratory Therapist

MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, US
02.2015 - 09.2021
  • Vent Management and weaning per protocol
  • Bipap and Cpap therapy
  • Delivery of oxygen and Nebulized medications
  • Stress Tests, EKG, home oxygen assessment
  • Assist in Codes and Rapid Responses
  • ABG's
  • Bedside PFT's
  • Cover Adult ICU, CCU, Neuro, and CVICU
  • Attend high risk Deliveries and set up and manage Cpap and high flow in NICU
  • Critical thinking assess and treat
  • The Respiratory team here is wonderful!
  • I was very thankful to return to work here after moving back from Colorado

Respiratory Therapist

Centura Healthcare
Denver, US
07.2011 - 02.2015
  • With Centura I have worked in three of their hospitals
  • Porter Adventist, which specializes in transplants, Skull base Surgeries, and Open heart surgery
  • At Porter I covered all areas and worked as charge Therapist when needed
  • The skull base surgeries added some unique patients with various types of airways
  • It was a good learning experience
  • I also work at Castle Rock Adventist which is a new hospital opened August 2013
  • We only use one therapist a shift so it can be challenging covering the entire hospital as well as being back up for cardiac services doing EKG and Stress Test
  • But with good communication it goes pretty smooth
  • I also work at Littleton Adventist which is level II Trauma Hospital
  • IT is very busy
  • I work in all areas including NICU and ICU

Respiratory Therapist

Multi Care Good Samaritan
Puyallup, US
02.2009 - 07.2011
  • I truly enjoyed working for this hospital
  • There is a great Team environment in this department
  • Duties include, Vent Management and Weaning, Bi Pap and CPAP therapy, respond to all Codes and Rapid Responses, trach care, and changing of trach's, Bronchoscopy, Stress Test, EKG's, EKG and Vascular Billing
  • This hospital has undergone many changes
  • This includes the implementation of EPIC computer charting, ordering, billing, and the addition of a new 6 story tower
  • It has been exciting and challenging to stay on top of these constant changes

Respiratory Therapist

St Joseph Medical Center
Tacoma, US
07.2008 - 08.2009
  • This is a 320 bed Lovell! Trauma Center-My duties at this hospital included Vent management and weaning, ABG's, EKG, s, Transport of vented patients, Trauma, ER, ICU and CVICU
  • Respiratory does critical care only at this hospital no general floor with the exception of running CPAP and Bipap on the floors
  • It is a_Very fast pace hospital with a small staff

Respiratory Therapist

Interim Health Care Staffing
Tacoma, US
07.2008 - 06.2009
  • I worked at various hospitals through this staffing agency
  • Duties varied depending on the hospital
  • Working agency teaches you to adapt quickly to new environments
  • Respiratory care is the same but the equipment and policies change hospital to hospital
  • I worked several shifts for Good Samaritan in Puyallup through this agency as well
  • Then in February 2009 when they had open positions they offered me a job

Respiratory Therapist

Hacienda Healthcare
Phoenix, US
04.2006 - 06.2008
  • I work between two of their facilities Hacienda and Los Nino's Hospital
  • Hacienda is a long term care facility for Children where my duties include Vent management, Trach care and changes, suctioning, SVN's, MDI's, CPT and postural drainage
  • Los Nino's is a Sub- Acute care facility where we train families to care for patients at home
  • This includes all Respiratory therapies included above as well as CPR and BAG/Mask Ventilation
  • All charting is on paper

Respiratory Therapist

Scottsdale Health Care
Scottsdale, US
08.2005 - 05.2008
  • It is a 400 bed hospital
  • My duties include Vent Management and Weaning, in the ICU and CVICU, Assist in Intubation and transports
  • Worked as Stat Therapist for ER, Rapid Response Team, Adult and Pediatric General Floors
  • Oxygen therapy, CPAP and Bi Pap, SVN's, MDl's, CPT, Bedside Screening (PFT), ABG's, EKG's, Suctioning etc
  • We use therapist driven protocols on Heart patients and Rapid Response calls
  • All charting is computerized

Respiratory Therapist

Immediate Respiratory Staffers
Phoenix, US
01.2005 - 04.2007
  • This was an on call registry position in which I worked at Various Hospitals
  • Unlike many registry positions, I was allowed to work both General floors and ICU
  • I also worked in adult ventilator rehab
  • Hospitals included, Select Specialty, Phoenix St
  • Luke's, Mesa General, Paradise Valley and John C
  • Lincoln

Sales Associate

Emilys Kids Furniture
Tempe, US
08.2004 - 06.2005
  • I sold kids bedroom sets
  • Required good customer service, knowledge of available options and quality of various brands
  • Handle customer complaints and de-escalate angry customers
  • Other duties included writing up invoices, submitting credit apps, cash handling, assembly of furniture, general cleaning

Formalwear Manager

Mr. Formal
Tempe, US
07.1999 - 08.2004
  • Tuxedo Rentals and Sales
  • Consult with Brides and Grooms and help them choose tuxedos and accessories for their groomsmen
  • Take measurements for sizing
  • Run an organized pickup night and solve customer problems as they arise
  • Make warehouse runs if something is missing and sometimes deliver to wedding
  • Write up rental agreements, collect payments
  • Breakdown returned tuxedos
  • Make schedules for employees
  • In charge of hiring and firing

Education

Associates - Respiratory Therapy

Apollo College
Mesa, AZ
06-2005

Diploma -

Wahtonka High School
01.1996

Skills

  • Critical Care Experience
  • Epic
  • ICU Experience
  • Hospital Experience
  • Acute Care
  • Vital Signs
  • Medication Administration
  • Medical Records
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Caring bedside manner
  • Customer service
  • Inside sales
  • Retail management
  • Employee Orientation
  • Patient Care
  • EMR Systems
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • First aid and CPR
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient education

Certification

  • RRT
  • ACLS Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • CRT

Additionalinformation

I am a Registered Respiratory Therapist. I have been a Therapist for 20 years. I have current ACLS, and CPR certification. I have experience in providing Respiratory Care to all age groups. I have both Acute Care and Long Term Care experience. I am hardworking honest and reliable., Ability to assess and treat patient's with COPD, Asthma, CHF, and other Respiratory Diseases, Operate, Trouble Shoot, Disinfect and Assemble Respiratory Equipment, Educate patients and Family/caregivers on Respiratory equipment and Care., Evaluate Patients for Home Oxygen and complete required Documentation, Communicates effectively with Physicians, Nurses and other Caregivers., Strong Work Ethic, Ability to Manage Priorities and Meet Deadlines, Friendly and Compassionate Caregiver

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: US

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Valley Sleep Therapy
08.2023 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Honorhealth
02.2023 - 08.2023

Respiratory Therapist

Banner Health
07.2022 - 01.2023

Respiratory Therapy

HonorHealth
08.2020 - 09.2022

Respiratory Therapist

MultiCare Health System
02.2015 - 09.2021

Respiratory Therapist

Centura Healthcare
07.2011 - 02.2015

Respiratory Therapist

Multi Care Good Samaritan
02.2009 - 07.2011

Respiratory Therapist

St Joseph Medical Center
07.2008 - 08.2009

Respiratory Therapist

Interim Health Care Staffing
07.2008 - 06.2009

Respiratory Therapist

Hacienda Healthcare
04.2006 - 06.2008

Respiratory Therapist

Scottsdale Health Care
08.2005 - 05.2008

Respiratory Therapist

Immediate Respiratory Staffers
01.2005 - 04.2007

Sales Associate

Emilys Kids Furniture
08.2004 - 06.2005

Formalwear Manager

Mr. Formal
07.1999 - 08.2004

Associates - Respiratory Therapy

Apollo College

Diploma -

Wahtonka High School

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