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Edith Williams

Erwin,NC

Summary

To enhance my professional knowledge base in the acute care setting.

Respiratory care professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Proven ability to manage respiratory therapy programs, ensure compliance with healthcare standards, and mentor staff. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic intervention, and respiratory equipment management. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting evolving needs of healthcare environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Supervisor

CFV-Harnett Health
01.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing advanced respiratory therapy techniques and procedures.
  • Managed emergency situations efficiently, utilizing strong decision-making skills and expert knowledge of respiratory interventions.
  • Established a positive work environment that fostered teamwork among staff members while prioritizing high-quality patient care services.
  • Implemented continuous quality improvement initiatives for increased patient satisfaction and better clinical outcomes.
  • Scheduling, ordering supplies, staff education, reconcile EKGs,
  • Perform diagnostic like stress testing, EEG, holter monitors

Cardiopulmonary Tech II

Harnett Health System
01.2010 - 01.2019
  • Provide all aspects of respiratory care
  • Worked ICU, ER, Peds, Nursery and general floor, C-Section, High Risk Deliveries
  • Servo I vent, PB 840, Event, LTV, Cross Vent, Vision BiPAP/CPAP, GEM, Marquette EKG, NeoPuff, ABG's, VBG's, Cord gases

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Traveler then Staff)

RHC
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Used TDP for difficult to wean patients
  • Changed, downsized, decannulate trach patients
  • Ventilator mgmt., ABG, BiPAP, NICO monitoring, Conscious Sedations

Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist (Agency)

CORE Respiratory Services
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Worked various hospitals and units
  • Worked with neonates to adult population
  • Used Bird, Drager, Vela, LTV, Nasal CPAP, ABGs, and BiPAP/CPA, nasal CPAP, NeoPuff

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Traveler then Staff)

CVPH
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Provided all aspects of oxygen and aerosol therapy
  • Performed Intubations, Ventilator mgmt., ABGs, worked with PB 840
  • Worked with Adults, and Rehab population

Education

Associate in Applied Science - Respiratory Care Technology

Fayetteville Tech Comm. Coll.
Fayetteville, NC
01.1997

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
12-2024

Skills

  • Respiratory care protocols
  • Medical record documentation
  • Airway management
  • Quality improvement
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

BCLS

PALS

ACLS

NRP

Timeline

Respiratory Supervisor

CFV-Harnett Health
01.2019 - Current

Cardiopulmonary Tech II

Harnett Health System
01.2010 - 01.2019

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Traveler then Staff)

RHC
01.2005 - 01.2010

Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist (Agency)

CORE Respiratory Services
01.2005 - 01.2010

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Traveler then Staff)

CVPH
01.2003 - 01.2005

Associate in Applied Science - Respiratory Care Technology

Fayetteville Tech Comm. Coll.

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Fayetteville State University
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