Desirae Green
Lawton,Oklahoma
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 3 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Lawton, OK
08.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to staff members on the team.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Lead and supervised a team of respiratory therapists, ensuring all tasks were completed according to departmental standards.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments administered by the team members.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Integris Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members concerning the health status of the patient.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cameron University
Lawton, OK12-2021
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA05-2016
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Emergency Care
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Physical Assessments
- Patient Care Documentation
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Integris Baptist Medical Center
03.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cameron University
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College