Eddie Flynt
Kernersville,NC
Summary
Seasoned respiratory therapist with 18 years of experience in large healthcare facilities . Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Wake Health and Novant Health
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2007 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Level 1trauma center ED experience
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC05-2007
Skills
- Patient Care
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Treatment Plan Development
- Patient Advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Team Collaboration
- Blood gas analysis
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Airway Management
- Intubation
- Emergency medical care
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Wake Health and Novant Health
06.2007 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Forsyth Technical Community College
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