Derek Taylor

Jamaica,NY

Overview

years of professional experience

New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center

New York, New York

05.2010 - Current

Use expert knowledge of respiratory therapy standards to assist physicians with outpatient procedures, including bronchoscopies, cardioversions, and laryngoscopies.
Administer respiratory rehabilitation and implement care plans for patients while educating them on respiratory care and pulmonary medication use.
Provide patient-specific recommendations to physicians in developing treatment plans, resulting in weaning patients from mechanical ventilation.
Change trach tubes, replace artificial airways, and prepare and manage patients on ventilators.
Perform tracheal suctioning, provide aerosol therapy, and cardiopulmonary treatments.
Draw Arterial Blood Gases from A-lines and Arterial Punctures.

American Mobile Health Care

Albany, New York

08.1994 - 05.2010

Provided respiratory therapy support to underserved areas, anywhere from 13 weeks to 1 year.
Developed techniques for providing care to geriatric patients in a nursing and rehabilitation context; reviewed patient plans of care and supported nursing staff and physicians.

Menorah Nursing Home

Brooklyn, New York

Support inpatients with activities of daily living such as feeding and personal hygiene.

Coney Island Hospital