Denise Tex
Taylorville,IL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at Taylorville Memorial Hospital, adept in airway management and demonstrating exceptional clinical leadership. Excelled in mentoring, patient education, and advanced respiratory care techniques, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Renowned for strong clinical judgment and team collaboration, consistently prioritizing patient well-being and healthcare excellence.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
06.2006 - Current
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Charge therapist during times of current leader absence.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Initiate, manage, and discontinue Bipap/Cpap, Vapotherm, and Mechanical ventilation per patient condition.
- Perform Pulmonary Function Testing and 6 minute walk test.
- Cardiac stress testing and Cardiac stress echo testing.
- Ekg's and holter/event monitors.
- Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Assist in reviewing current and new policies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Decatur Memorial Hospital
05.1992 - 12.2006
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Pulmonary Function Testing.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Perform ABG's
- Initiate, manage, and discontinue Bipap/Cpap, and mechanical ventilation according to patient condition.
- Ekg's
Respiratory Therapy Technician
St John's Hospital
12.1991 - 05.1992
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing regular breathing treatments and monitoring their progress.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
Office Occupations Worker
Ford and Specha, CPA
09.1989 - 05.1990
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance
- Answered phones
- Assisted CPA's in daily tasks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL05-1992
High School Diploma -
Taylorville High School
Taylorville, IL06-1990
Skills
- Airway management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory medication administration
- Ethics and professionalism
- Patient education
- Patient care documentation
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator management
- Clinical decision making
- Pulmonary function testing
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team collaboration
- Clinical leadership
- ACLS and PEARS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
06.2006 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Decatur Memorial Hospital
05.1992 - 12.2006
Respiratory Therapy Technician
St John's Hospital
12.1991 - 05.1992
Office Occupations Worker
Ford and Specha, CPA
09.1989 - 05.1990
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lincoln Land Community College
High School Diploma -
Taylorville High School
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