D’Lon Powell
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Certified respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments. Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with Number years of experience in Type healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
HillCrest Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Respiratory Therapist
St. Francis Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK05.2017
Skills
- Equipment Setup
- Medical Terminology
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Treatment Plan Development
- First Aid and CPR
- Emergency Medical Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Intubation
- Medication Administration
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Patient Instruction
- Reporting and Documentation
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Worked in the ER
- Worked in NICU and Pediatrics
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
HillCrest Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
St. Francis Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2023
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Tulsa Community College
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