Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist over 8 years of experience working with adult, geriatric, infants and pediatric patients. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Highly skilled in acute care setting: Pt assessment, EKGs ABGs, Airway management and enjoy working as part of the ER team. Willing to learn new protocols and take on new responsibilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
Marathon, FL
05.2017 - Current
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.
Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly
Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lower Keys Medical Center
Key West, FL
08.2014 - 01.2020
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.
Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Attending C-sections, meconium & high risk on L&D.
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients, VAPOTHERM, HFNC, BIPAP, Drager
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
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.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients
Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments
Phlebotomist / CRT
Advent Health Daytona
Daytona Beach, FL
05.2011 - 12.2013
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Collected blood samples in ER, L&D, CVICU, ICU, & MS, using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles & heel sticks. Also reporting to all codes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
05.2013
Skills
Respiratory Education & Treatment Administration
Verbal and Written Communication
ER, ICU, L&D, MS
Acute & Chronic illness
Endotracheal Intubation,& Extubation
Mechanical Ventilators
ABGs & EKGs
Airway Management
Critical Care Unit (CCU)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
05.2017 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lower Keys Medical Center
08.2014 - 01.2020
Phlebotomist / CRT
Advent Health Daytona
05.2011 - 12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
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