Doris (Dodie) Torzewski
Monroe,MI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Perform breathing treatments, assessments, blood gases, oxygen management, and bronchial hygiene to patients as scheduled in a safe and timely manner
- Assess response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition in care plans.
- Perform duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Manage and operate mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aid physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Perform bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Respiratory Care Assistant
Promedica Toledo Hospital
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Provide respiratory care, treatment, and assessments to acute and chronic patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
GROUP HOME MANAGER
Samaritas
07.2000 - 09.2021
- Maintained strict compliance with state, and county requirements for care and safety
- Underpinned successful operations with productive resident, staff, and family relationships
- Achieved sound fiscal management objectives, consistently operating home according to budget guidelines
- Worked hands-on with patients, handling personal, medical, and housekeeping needs
- Prepared and maintained records and reports such as budgets, personnel records, and training manuals
- Pursued every opportunity to improve group home operations, care standards, and safety
- Balanced competing priorities while maximizing standards of care and resident satisfaction
- Oversaw a team of ten staff supporting four residents with varying degrees of disabilities
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
MONROE COUNTYCOMMUNITY COLLEGE
Monroe, MI04.2023
Skills
- BLS Certified American Heart Association
- Monitor Patients
- EPIC Trained
- Instructional Strategies
- Patient Data Gathering
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Safety Protocols
- Direct Supervision
Additional Information
AARC
MSRC
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- NBRC Practitioner Portal
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Respiratory Care Assistant
Promedica Toledo Hospital
04.2022 - 11.2022
GROUP HOME MANAGER
Samaritas
07.2000 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
MONROE COUNTYCOMMUNITY COLLEGE
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