Elizabeth Severs

• Administered respiratory therapy treatments for patients with chronic pulmonary conditions.
• Monitored and assessed patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care strategies.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory health management techniques.
• Operated advanced ventilators and other respiratory equipment efficiently.
• Trained new staff on protocols for safe and effective respiratory therapy delivery.
• Facilitated timely weaning from mechanical ventilation by closely monitoring vital signs, blood gas results, and overall readiness for extubation.
• Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
• Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
• Expedited emergency response times, participating in Code Blue situations as an essential member of the rapid response team.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.

• Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with various respiratory conditions.
• Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory health, equipment usage, and home care practices.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Trained new staff on protocols for respiratory care techniques and equipment operation.
• Improved patient outcomes by administering prescribed respiratory therapy treatments and monitoring patient responses.
• Expedited emergency response times, participating in Code Blue situations as an essential member of the rapid response team.
• Increased staff efficiency by providing training and guidance on best practices in respiratory care protocols.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge in the field of respiratory therapy through continuous professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, or certifications renewals.
• Optimized ventilator management by assessing patient needs and making necessary adjustments based on clinical findings.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.

CPAP compliance, Vent compliance, RAD compliance, drop ship, PAP pressure changes, troubleshooting PAP, Vents and mask issues. On call rotation through after hours call center to troubleshoot Vents and RAD devices. Training new Respiratory Clinicians Murray operations processes, Clinical training for Sleep Central and CCT new hire CSR’s

NEB’s, ABG’s, Vent management and weaning, Trach Care, weaning and decannulating, BiPAP therapy management (noninvasive and invasive)

PAP setups, vent setups, mask refits, o2 follow ups, PAP pressure changes

NEBS, EKG’S, ABG’S, worked ER, CCU/PCU, and Med Surg floors, set up and manage Vents and BiPAP’s

CPAP compliance, troubleshooting PAP devices, working mask exchanges via phone call and email, On call rotation with after hours call center troubleshooting Vents and RAD devices