Denise Hall
Saginaw,TX
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 20 years of experience in critical healthcare 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
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Cook Children's Medical Center
08.2003 - Current
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis
- Streamlined clinical processes through the implementation of efficient protocols for respiratory care procedures.
- Optimized airway management by skillfully assisting with endotracheal intubations under challenging circumstances.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Experience in conducting EKGs
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
Harris HEB Hospital
Euless, TX
05.2001 - 08.2003
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management, and intubations.
- Optimized airway management by assisting with endotracheal intubations under challenging circumstances.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Tarrant County College District
Hurst, TX05.2001
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- BLS
- Bronchial Hygiene Techniques
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Tracheostomy Care
- Airway Management
- Patient Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Cook Children's Medical Center
08.2003 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Harris HEB Hospital
05.2001 - 08.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Tarrant County College District