Donnell Mitchem
Stafford,CT
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 30-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Respiratory paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
AdventHealth
04.2012 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2002 - 06.2014
- Assisted physicians in diagnosing complex respiratory conditions through thorough assessment and interpretation of diagnostic tests.
- Enhanced patient experience during aerosol treatments by demonstrating proper technique while ensuring they are comfortable throughout the process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with respiratory disorders.
Respiratory Therapist
Shands Teaching Hospital @University of Florida
11.1992 - 01.2002
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
Education
Associate of Arts - Sciences
St.Petersburg College
Clearwater, FLCertification - Certification Respiratory
Pinellas Technical Education Center
St. Petersburg, FLSkills
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
Bls, Acls, Pals
Life support certifications updated
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
AdventHealth
04.2012 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2002 - 06.2014
Respiratory Therapist
Shands Teaching Hospital @University of Florida
11.1992 - 01.2002
Associate of Arts - Sciences
St.Petersburg College
Certification - Certification Respiratory
Pinellas Technical Education Center