Cynthia Williams
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with strong skills in airway management and chronic disease management. Proven ability to educate patients and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Aeroflow Health
Asheville, North Carolina
01.2014 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments, enhancing quality of life for patients with chronic conditions.
- Monitored and assessed patient responses to therapies, adjusting treatments accordingly.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management, improving self-care and equipment utilization.
- Operated and maintained respiratory care equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Conducted assessments of patients' lung function using specialized diagnostic tools.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Identified high-risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation, implementing timely interventions to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to formulate patient care plans and treatment strategies.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
Respiratory Therapist
Southeast Regional Sleep Disorders Center
Greenville, SC
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Conducted comprehensive sleep studies and assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored and analyzed patient sleep patterns using advanced polysomnography equipment.
- Educated patients on sleep disorders and effective treatment options available.
- Maintained accurate records of sleep data and patient interactions for compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized treatment plans for patients.
- Assisted in training new staff on protocols and equipment usage in the lab.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure accurate test results and safety standards.
- Provided technical support during sleep studies to enhance patient comfort and reliability.
- Utilized advanced technology such as video recording systems and digital signal analysis tools when conducting sleep studies.
- Evaluated patient medical histories for indications of potential sleep problems or abnormalities.
- Performed polysomnography, attended to patient needs during sleep studies and monitored patient data throughout the night.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations that may arise during a study or other clinical setting involving patients with sleep disorders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as neurologists, pulmonologists, psychologists and psychiatrists in order to provide comprehensive care plans tailored towards individual patients' needs.
- Assisted in the setup of equipment for sleep studies, including EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG and respiratory monitoring devices.
- Provided education to patients regarding their diagnosis and treatment options for sleep disorders.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Sleep Technology.
- Monitored vital signs throughout the duration of the study to ensure patient safety and comfort levels were maintained.
- Conducted a variety of tests such as pulse oximetry, apnea testing and multiple sleep latency test.
- Analyzed collected data from polysomnogram recordings using specialized software programs designed specifically for this purpose.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks on all relevant equipment used within the clinic environment.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
- Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout the night while they were sleeping to ensure safety.
- Assisted in the set-up of EEGs, EKGs, oximetry sensors and other medical devices for sleep study procedures.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as CPAP titrations and multiple sleep latency testing.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure that they understand all aspects of their care plan prior to beginning a test procedure.
- Collected patients' medical information to customize test parameters.
- Measured patient body parts, marking locations for electrode placement during diagnostic testing and pre-surgery.
- Worked with neonates, infants, children, adults and geriatric patients, making patients comfortable, answering questions and monitoring health.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC08-2011
Skills
- Respiratory therapy
- Airway management
- Infection control
- Chronic disease management
- Professional bedside manner
- Family advocacy
- Outpatient care
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Team collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Equipment setup
- Oxygen therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pulmonary function testing
- Ventilator management
- Infection control techniques
- Infection control
- Patient documentation
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Pulmonary function screenings
- Medication administration
- CPAP therapy
- Sleep disorder treatment
- Emergency response
- Practice enhancement
- Equipment setup and maintenance
- Cessation counseling
- Equipment setup
- Care coordination
- Blood gas analysis
- Patient education
- Care planning
- Needs assessment
- Discharge planning
- Outpatient care
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Safety protocols
- Patient care
- Training and mentoring
- Equipment setup
- Infection control
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Outpatient care
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Clinical practice enhancement
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Licensed RT in SC, NC, TX, Va.,TN.
Accomplishments
- Aeroflow Presidents Club 2022
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Aeroflow Health
01.2014 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Southeast Regional Sleep Disorders Center
08.2011 - 01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Piedmont Technical College