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DEBRA RIDDELL

Eugene,Oregon

Summary

Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with over 23 years of experience clinical healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, obtaining PAP downloads and interpretation with troubleshooting therapy modalities along with appropriate mask fittings. Great patient educator, advocate and coach for good PAP compliance. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RRT, RPSGT

PeaceHealth Medical Group Sleep Clinic
01.2000 - 07.2023
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based respiratory care protocols and individualized treatment plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough education on respiratory conditions, medications, and proper device usage.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care, resulting in better overall health management.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions within sleep clinic.
  • Checked and downloaded PAP equipment for patient usage to as therapeutic compliance all disposable supplies

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Black Hawk Community College
Moline, IL
05.1991

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Great patient advocate
  • Good communication with patients, doctors, therapists, co-workers and durable medical companies
  • Great patient educator & coach
  • Mask fitting and troubleshooting of PAP therapy

Certification

Board Registered and Oregon licensed RRT.

Self-taught and board registered RPSGT

Timeline

RRT, RPSGT

PeaceHealth Medical Group Sleep Clinic
01.2000 - 07.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Black Hawk Community College

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