Dena Tuttle

• Served as a preceptor for new employees, sharing knowledge and experience to foster professional growth among staff members.
• Provided education to patients and families regarding ventilator management and home-care instructions.
• Conducted regular assessments of patient progress, adjusting treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
• Assisted physicians in the diagnosis of lung disorders using pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Ensured proper equipment maintenance by performing routine checks, calibration, and sterilization per departmental guidelines.
• Utilized strong communication skills when coordinating with healthcare professionals from various disciplines.
• Performed bronchial hygiene therapies such as chest physiotherapy, vibration, and postural drainage to promote airway clearance.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans for critically ill patients.
• Managed oxygen delivery devices efficiently while closely monitoring patient response to therapy adjustments.
• Optimized patient comfort during procedures by utilizing various sedation techniques as needed or directed by physician orders.
• Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation systems for critically ill patients.
• Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating seamless continuity of care.
• Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in providing respiratory care services.
• Administered prescribed medications via nebulization or other routes as appropriate to address respiratory conditions effectively.
• Played an active role in emergency situations including intubations, resuscitations, and rapid response calls.

Pulmonary Function Testing

Specialty Bronchoscopies- Moderate Sedation Therapeutic, EBUS,SUPER D and ION robotic bronchoscopies

Bedside percutaneous tracheostomies

Exercise oximetry

Pulmonary Function Testing

Bronchoscopies- Therapeutic, EBUS

Performed all staff competencies of blood gas analyzers to ensure compliance with CAP

Lead all staff onboarding with new departmental employees

Managed home oxygen therapy, maintained and operated home apnea monitor

Performed all care while assuring infant had stable vital signs for proper growth and development

Communicated with patients family and physicians on patients growth and progress

Successfully completed extensive six month training program in the areas of Med-Surge, NICU and PICU

Followed Respiratory care protocols to determine best mode and type of therapy based on patients acuity score

Communicated with clinical care specialists and physicians on patients progress and response to therapy delivered

Educated patients and family on proper use of asthma medications following National Asthma Education guidelines

Performed all charting in patients medical adhering to JCAHO standards

Chosen member of Departmental Peer Improvement Committee

Conducted all patient education to assure patient compliance for home CPAP and BIPAP delivery as it related to sleep disorders

Established and maintained communication and professional relationships with our referral sources

Provided effective communication with technical staff with regard to the special needs of our adult patient population

Prepared all paperwork for billing and collecting any insurance premiums due at time of service

Handled all equipment repairs with the appropriate manufactures with regards to patients equipment

Assisted staffing needs at a variety of HCA hospitals in the KS/Mo area

Carried out physicians orders to deliver oxygen and aerosol therapy to acute and chronically ill patients

Performed bedside education to assure patient understanding of medications and helped identify risk factors to help prevent hospital readmissions

Served in the Medical ICU as a respiratory therapist providing various levels of care based on patients clinical needs including ventilator management and extubation

Expedited care in CVICU with post open heart surgery patients, set up, maintained ventilator care following fast track protocols for rapid extubation of patient

Responded to the ER as a vital Trauma Team, Code Blue and Code-Stemi team member

Delegated respiratory assignments Respiratory team lead

Selected member of chart review committee to assure compliance with JCAHO standard of care

Elected member of Peer Management Interview Committee

• Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and open communication with colleagues across departments.
• Maintained compliance with all regulations pertaining to confidentiality, privacy, and documentation requirements within the caregiving profession.