Doris Sharp
Sequim,WA
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 42 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes. I have advanced knowledge of respiratory conditions affecting different populations. Focused on delivering cost-effective, top-quality and successful care based on sound practices. Expert in delivering range of treatments and managing continuous workloads.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
1720 SW 4th Ave , OR
11.2023 - Current
- PICU, NICU therapist, Level 4 NICU with a Level 1 PICU trauma center.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
Respiratory Therapist
Olympic Medical Center
Port Angeles, WA
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
LRS
Omaha, NE
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed acute exacerbation of chronic conditions such as COPD or asthma attacks.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Travelled to various healthcare facilities to provide respiratory therapy services when needed.
Lead NICU Therapist
Peace Health SW
Vancouver, WA
02.2012 - 02.2021
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Respiratory Therapist
St Vincents Hospital
Billings, MT
02.2008 - 02.2012
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
California College of Health Sciences
Studio City, CA05-2012
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Treatment Administration
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
Affiliations
- Photography
- Hiking
- kayaking
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- PALS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Olympic Medical Center
06.2023 - 11.2024
Travel Respiratory Therapist
LRS
02.2021 - 05.2023
Lead NICU Therapist
Peace Health SW
02.2012 - 02.2021
Respiratory Therapist
St Vincents Hospital
02.2008 - 02.2012
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
California College of Health Sciences