Danna Pridgett
Glenn Heights,TX
Summary
Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. Fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Joshua's Respiratory Care, Inc.
Dallas, TX
11.2013 - Current
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Respiratory Therapist
Baylor Scott & White Our Childrens House
Dallas, TX
07.2006 - 07.2013
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Medical Center Dallas
Dallas, TX
08.2000 - 07.2006
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA08-2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Louisiana State University At Eunice
Eunice, LA08-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Northeast Louisiana University (ULM)
Monroe, La.12-1992
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Medical Terminology
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Equipment Cleaning
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Patient Care Documentation
- Equipment Setup
- Patient Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Appointment Scheduling
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Treatment Administration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Joshua's Respiratory Care, Inc.
11.2013 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Baylor Scott & White Our Childrens House
07.2006 - 07.2013
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Medical Center Dallas
08.2000 - 07.2006
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Louisiana State University At Eunice
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Northeast Louisiana University (ULM)