Debra S Howard Miller
Respiratory Therapist
Owensboro,KY
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering Thirty-years background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in ACLS paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital
Hardinsburg, KY
11.2014 - 12.2021
- 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.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Mary's Hospital
Louisville, KY
11.2013 - 11.2017
- 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.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- 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.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
Louisville, KY
06.2005 - 01.2015
- 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.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Respiratory Therapist
Health South
Evansville, IN
01.2012 - 07.2014
- 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.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
Worked Agency
Louisville, KY
01.2004 - 06.2014
- 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.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- 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.
Respiratory Therapist
Select Medical
Evansville, IN
03.2008 - 01.2011
- 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.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY 01.1990 - 06.1992
Associate of Science - Prerequised
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY 06.1987 - 05.1990
Skills
Respiratory equipment setup
undefinedPickel ball,Traveling, Biking, yoga.
Retired in December 2021 and now would like a supplemental job. I have a lot experience with trach's and trach care and changing them or downsizing and ventilators and and working with these type people on long term rehab. I like working with the elderly population.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital
11.2014 - 12.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Mary's Hospital
11.2013 - 11.2017
Respiratory Therapist
Health South
01.2012 - 07.2014
Respiratory Therapist
Select Medical
03.2008 - 01.2011
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
06.2005 - 01.2015
Respiratory Therapist
Worked Agency
01.2004 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Owensboro Community And Technical College
01.1990 - 06.1992
Associate of Science - Prerequised
Owensboro Community And Technical College
06.1987 - 05.1990
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