Ellen Forrest
Greendale,WI
Summary
Focused professional with expertise in pulmonary function testing and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care through accurate diagnostics and effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Skilled in multitasking and decision-making, while training staff on MedGraphics software for advanced PFT equipment. Committed to improving patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cystic Fibrosis Coordinator PFT Lab
Children’s WI
01.2022 - Current
- Perform pulmonary function tests, evaluate results and provide patient care instructions.
- Educate patients on the purpose and procedures of PFT's.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to convey results.
- Calibrate and maintain diagnostic equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Work with patients to make sure their home equipment is working.
- Order equipment and work with home care companies for proper set up
Pulmonary Function Technologist
Children’s Minnesota
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Enhanced patient care by performing accurate pulmonary function tests and providing reliable results for diagnosis.
- Stayed abreast of industry developments by participating in continuing education opportunities related to pulmonary function technology advancements.
- Provided exceptional patient education, explaining the purpose and process of pulmonary function tests to ease anxiety and ensure cooperation during testing procedures.
Respiratory Therapist
Children’s MInnesota
10.2008 - 05.2018
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Team Lead organizing shift assignments and managing the day.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI05-1990
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Help train employees on MedGraphics software for new PFT equipment
Certification
RRT
CPFT
BLS
PALS
Timeline
Cystic Fibrosis Coordinator PFT Lab
Children’s WI
01.2022 - Current
Pulmonary Function Technologist
Children’s Minnesota
05.2019 - 01.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Children’s MInnesota
10.2008 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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