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Elizabeth Merkel-Figura

Tampa,FL

Summary

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 24 years of experience working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Remote Respiratory Therapist

Lincare
Clearwater, FL
05.2023 - Current

RRT license in 15 states

Remote CPAP/ BIPAP set ups

Educate patients on equipment and the benefits of using the equipment

Use of AirView and DocuSign

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Morton Plant
Clearwater, FL
02.1997 - Current
  • Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas for improvement.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
  • Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving Product or Service issues.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Handled Number calls per Timeframe to address customer inquiries and concerns.

Education

AS,AA - Respiratory Therapy

St Petersburg Junior College
St.Petersburg Fl

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Emergency Care
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Treatment Planning
  • Airway management
  • Outpatient care
  • Respiratory equipment setup, including CPAP and BIPAP
  • Patient education
  • Medication Administration
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Process improvement
  • Problem resolution

Timeline

Remote Respiratory Therapist

Lincare
05.2023 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Morton Plant
02.1997 - Current

AS,AA - Respiratory Therapy

St Petersburg Junior College