Deidre Clifton
Respiratory Therapist
Cedar Bluff,VA
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 14 years of experience in both hospital and nursing home settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kissito Bland County Nursing And Rehab
Bastion , VA
08.2019 - Current
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided trach care.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Clinch Valley Medical Center
Richlands, VA
01.2011 - 07.2019
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- 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.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
07.2007 - 12.2010
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA06.2007
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- First Aid/CPR
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kissito Bland County Nursing And Rehab
08.2019 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Clinch Valley Medical Center
01.2011 - 07.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
07.2007 - 12.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Southwest Virginia Community College
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