Diwata Wethington
Plumas Lake,CA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, excelling in arterial blood gas analysis and airway management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care plan management and strong clinical judgment. Recognized for delivering compassionate patient education and collaborating seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
Redwood City, CA
09.1993 - 08.2020
- Executed emergency respiratory interventions for patients with acute conditions, prioritizing swift and effective support.
- Implemented strategies to streamline ventilator equipment usage for critical care patients, focusing on maximizing comfort and safety.
- Interpreted arterial blood gas findings and suggested appropriate modifications to enhance clinical outcomes.
- Coordinated team response and delivered assistance in high-pressure neonatal code scenarios.
- Developed and maintained detailed setup procedures for sleep studies, prioritizing the integrity of collected data.
- Performed detailed maintenance and calibration tasks on respiratory therapy equipment, focusing on operational efficiency.
- Orchestrated efforts of a multidisciplinary team to create detailed care plans that enhance the effectiveness of respiratory treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA06.1992
Skills
Arterial blood gas analysis
Airway management
Tracheostomy care
Non-invasive ventilation
Continuous positive airway pressure
Bronchial hygiene
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Respiratory equipment setup
Respiratory medication administration
Endotracheal intubation (assisted)
Ethics and professionalism
Patient education
Electronic medical records
Patient care documentation
Care plan management
High-frequency oscillatory ventilation
Medication administration
Neonatal intensive care
Sleep disorder treatment
Ventilator management
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Patient and caregiver education
Oxygen therapy
Team collaboration
Strong clinical judgment
Caring bedside manner
Professional bedside manner
Affiliations
NBRC
CSRC
AARC
Certification
RRT
CRTT
NPS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
09.1993 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Foothill College