Donte Brown
Berwick,PA
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to adhere to the highest quality of care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Respiratory Therapist
St. Christopher Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
Respiratory Therapist
Nemours Children's Hospital
Wilmington, Delaware
03.2025 - Current
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Lehigh Valley Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Experience in Pediatric ED , PCU & PICU
- Supported patients using mechanical ventilation and non-invasive devices.
- Coordinated with team members to deliver appropriate treatment scopes to patients.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Pinnacle
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided ongoing care to patients requiring oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP setups
- Instructed patients how to appropriately use breathing treatments
- Reviewed medical records for each patient and collaborated with the medical staff to adjust and optimize respiratory therapies
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Respiratory Therapist
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Preformed trach care, routine vent checks, and diagnostic test
- Treated patients using a variety of methods, including chest physiotherapy, and aerosol medications
- Monitored and record patients’ progress
- Teach parents and patients how to take medications and use equipment, such as vents.
Education
Bachelor of Science Respiratory Care -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2020
Skills
- Equipment Setup
- Equipment Cleaning
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Pediatric care
- Mechanical ventilation
Professional Skills And Memberships
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Pals)
- NPS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Nemours Children's Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
St. Christopher Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Lehigh Valley Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2024
Travel Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Pinnacle
08.2022 - 04.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
08.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science Respiratory Care -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania