Elizabeth VanWyk
Comstock Park,MI
Summary
Registered respiratory therapist with several years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, airway management, Arterial Blood gases, medication administration, pulmonary function testing and Cardiac stress testing. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Of Michigan Sparrow Ionia Hospital
Ionia, MI
02.2012 - Current
- Performed various treatments such as oxygen therapy, medication delivery (aerosol/MDI/DPI), chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques.
- Reacted quickly in high-pressure situations requiring immediate attention to patients experiencing respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Administered a variety of diagnostic exams to patients which included arterial blood gases, pulmonary function testing, EKGS, Holter Monitoring and stress tests.
- Managed invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, including the setup of ventilators and BiPAP machines.
- Educated patients and their families on the correct utilization of home oxygen, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Recorded detailed information on patient examinations, therapies provided, medications administered, and treatment outcomes.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Health Saint Mary's Campus
Grand Rapids, MI
11.2015 - 09.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Pennock Hospital
Hastings, MI
02.2013 - 08.2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Science
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI08-2006
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI05-2003
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Ventilator management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Airway Management
- Respiratory Medication Administration
- ACLS/BLS
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - 6/2024
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Health Saint Mary's Campus
11.2015 - 09.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Pennock Hospital
02.2013 - 08.2015
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Of Michigan Sparrow Ionia Hospital
02.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Science
Ferris State University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ferris State University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Grand Rapids Community College
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