Denise Lonero B.S. RRT-NPS
Rosemont,IL
Summary
I am a 14 yr Adult and Neo/Peds Therapist dedicated to constantly enhance myself as a Clinician and to provide excellent care to my patients and their families.
I am a reliable resource for my coworkers and a team player. I enjoy collaborating with others for more efficient ways to implement patient care and provide better outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neo/Peds Respiratory Therapist
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
12.2022 - Current
- Neo/Peds ICU trained for Ambulance and Helicopter transport
- Adult surgical, Medical, Cardiac and Burn ICU trained
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators / Oscillators and surfactant administration
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Respiratory Therapist
Ascension St. Alexius
Hoffman Estates, IL
02.2011 - 12.2023
- PICU - Aided in Intubation, Cardiac Arrests
- Asthmatics, Drowning, RSV specialist, chronic Trachs
- Expert with Oscillator, Servo I , BCPAP, HHFNC, Non- Invasive Ventilation
- NICU- Over 14 years experience in Level 3 NICU, aided and treated premature babies as young as 23wks , Meconium Aspiration, TOF with Pulmonary Atresia, ROP
- Administered Surfactant
- NICU Ambulance Transport Team / Transport Ventilators
- ICU -Attended Physician rounds daily implementing care plans to wean ventilators to extubation
- Managed and treated COVID patients , proning therapy , Oxygen Therapy , Chest physical therapy, PB840 & PB980 ventilators
- ER - Provided emergency care COPD, CHF, GSW, Drowning, Cardiac Arrest, Adult and Pediatric population
- 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.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL09.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Triton College
06.2010
Skills
- Newborn Intensive Care NICU
- Arterial Punctures
- COPD
- Burn ICU
- Surgical ICU
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Infection Control
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Airway Management
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit ( PICU)
- Epic and Cerner
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CPR certified NRP, PALS, ACLS, BLS
- NPS - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
Timeline
Neo/Peds Respiratory Therapist
Loyola University Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Ascension St. Alexius
02.2011 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Triton College