Daniel Cumming
Titusville,FL
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 8 years of experience in level 1 Trauma healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advance Respiratory Therapist
Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Respiratory Therapist
Parrish Medical Center
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Respiratory Therapist
Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 04.2018
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN05.2015
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Care Planning
- Diagnostic Tools
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Infection Control
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Reporting and Documentation
- Patient Care
- Care Plan Management
- Dosage Calculation
- Safety Protocols and Procedures
- Equipment Cleaning
- First Aid and CPR
- Tracheostomy Care
- Intubation
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Certified ACLS, PALS, NRP
Timeline
Advance Respiratory Therapist
Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare
02.2020 - 04.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Parrish Medical Center
03.2018 - 02.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 04.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Roane State Community College