Destiny Harless
Jacksonville
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at the Air Force, excelling in airway management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and improve patient outcomes through effective mechanical ventilation management and individualized care plans. Recognized for training junior staff and facilitating timely weaning from mechanical ventilation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Air Force
08.2021 - 12.2025
- Administered respiratory therapies using advanced equipment to support patient recovery and comfort.
- Evaluated patients' respiratory status and developed individualized care plans based on clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
- Trained junior staff on best practices for respiratory care techniques and equipment usage.
- Increased staff efficiency by providing training and guidance on best practices in respiratory care protocols.
- Facilitated timely weaning from mechanical ventilation by closely monitoring vital signs, blood gas results, and overall readiness for extubation.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Uniformed Services University
Bethesda, MD08-2021
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Emergency medical care
- Team collaboration
- Mechanical ventilation management
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- BLS
- ALS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Air Force
08.2021 - 12.2025
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Uniformed Services University