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Daniella Grozdic

Deer Park,IL

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist,Neonatal,Pediatric specialist. known for delivering exceptional patient care in hospital environments. Experience working with pediatric patients with congenital lung conditions, asthma and traumatic pulmonary conditions requiring close care and innovative treatment approaches. Natural communicator with children with talent reducing fears through education and judicious use of humor. Has a passion for caring for the tiniest of humans in the NICU setting and encouraging worried parents through the whole process.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Elk Grove Village, IL
09.2001 - 08.2017
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
  • Was a Team Coordinator from 2008-2017 Worked closely with Department Leaders to implement process improvement in various areas of Respiratory
  • Developed strategies to implement Safety and Error Prevention Techniques.

Respiratory Therapist

UCDavis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
06.1998 - 07.2001
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.
  • Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
  • worked with pediatric cystic fibrosis, asthma, COPD and lung transplants.
  • Worked in Surgical ICU,Burn ICU, CVICU,Nuero ICU,
  • Worked in PEDIATRIC ICU and Neonatal ICU
  • Joined the Lifeflight Team a critical care and ground transport team.I helped transport babies from a smaller hospital to the NICU at UCDavis for care of premature babies, and pediatric patients that needed PICU care.


Respiratory Therapist

Feather River Hospital
Paradise, CA
07.1997 - 06.1998
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
  • Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.

Registered Respiratory Therapist,NPS

St. Alexis Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
08.2017 - Current
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and COPD
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Worked with pediatric patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • maintained my PALS and NRP for NICU and PICU patients.
  • Critical Transport Team for Neonatal patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Health

Chico State University
Chico, CA

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist

Butte,College
Butte County
05.1997

Skills

  • Airway Management in Neonatal and Pediatric population and Adult population
  • Treatment Administration
  • Ventilation Management
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Therapeutic Gas Administratiion
  • Nitric Oxide Handling
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Quality Improvement Activities
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Pediatric ICU
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist,NPS

St. Alexis Medical Center
08.2017 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Alexian Brothers Medical Center
09.2001 - 08.2017

Respiratory Therapist

UCDavis Medical Center
06.1998 - 07.2001

Respiratory Therapist

Feather River Hospital
07.1997 - 06.1998

Associate of Science - Health

Chico State University

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist

Butte,College

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