Elinor Lee
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
I currently cover all areas of the hospital including the ICU and emergency room as well as med surg and as needed in the operating room for post-op patients. manage patients on ventilators using all modes , non-invasive positive pressure ventilation as well as giving neb treatments assisting with intubations, weaning and extubation. I also am instrumental in training new employees for the department as a lead therapist. I am a certified trainer for the epic system and now for Cerner as well. I currently have my BLS, ACLS as well as NRP and PALS
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Participated in hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient care standards and practices.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Bon secours community Hospital
01.2012 - Current
- I currently cover all areas of the hospital including the ICU and emergency room as well as med surg and as needed in the operating room for post-op patients
- Manage patients on ventilators using all modes , non-invasive positive pressure ventilation as well as giving neb treatments assisting with intubations, weaning and extubation
- I also am instrumental in training new employees for the department as a lead therapist
- I am a certified trainer for the epic system and now for Cerner as well
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, and aerosol generators for patient treatment
- Enforced safety rules and ensured careful adherence to physicians' orders
- Conducted electrocardiograms (EKGs), stress testing, or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and use of medications and respiratory equipment
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care
- Read prescriptions, measures arterial blood gases, and reviewed patient information to assess patient condition
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes and consulted with physician if adverse reactions occur
- Determined type, method and duration of therapy, and precautions to be taken for patient treatment
- Trained and supervised students, respiratory therapy technicians and assistants
- Relayed blood analysis results to physician
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel
- Transported patients to hospital departments for treatment
- Provided emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted and instructed patients in performance of breathing exercises
- Performed pulmonary function and adjusted equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Maryview Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Used variety of testing techniques to assist doctors in cardiac and pulmonary research and to diagnose disorders
- Made emergency visits to resolve equipment problems
- Maintained charts that contained patients' pertinent identification and therapy information
- Inspected, clean, test and maintained respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary
- Monitored cardiac patients, using electrocardiography devices, such as holter monitor
- Provided emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes and consulted with physician if adverse reactions occur
- Conducted electrocardiograms (EKGs), stress testing, or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions
- Read prescriptions, measures arterial blood gases, and reviewed patient information to assess patient condition
- Enforced safety rules and ensured careful adherence to physicians' orders
- Transported patients to hospital departments for treatment
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted and instructed patients in performance of breathing exercises
- Trained and supervised students, respiratory therapy technicians and assistants
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and use of medications and respiratory equipment
- Performed pulmonary function and adjusted equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy
- Made emergency visits to resolve equipment problems
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, and aerosol generators for patient treatment
- Determined type, method and duration of therapy, and precautions to be taken for patient treatment
- Maintained charts that contained patients' pertinent identification and therapy information
- Relayed blood analysis results to physician
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care
- Used variety of testing techniques to assist doctors in cardiac and pulmonary research and to diagnose disorders
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel
- Inspected, clean, test and maintained respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary
- Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients who were unable to breathe on own
- Monitored cardiac patients, using electrocardiography devices, such as holter monitor
Education
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Respiratory Therapy
Brookdale community college
Lincroft, NJ05.2009
Skills
- Respiratory Conditions
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education
- Ventilation Management
- Airway Management
- Clinical Leadership
- Breathing Treatments
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Arterial Punctures
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Tracheostomy Care
- Documentation
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist currently in New York
- NRP
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Bon secours community Hospital
01.2012 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Maryview Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Respiratory Therapy
Brookdale community college
- Registered Respiratory Therapist currently in New York
- NRP
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
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