ELLEN WHITTAKER
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 4 years of experience in acute healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from pediatrics to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
09.2019 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL04.2019
Skills
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Medication Administration
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Respiratory Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- Patient Assessment
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Oxygen Therapy
- Emergency Response
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Non-Invasive Ventilation
- Ventilator Management
- Time Management
- Equipment Setup
- Treatment Administration
Accomplishments
Therapist of the year 2022
Adult Code Captain 2022
Alternate Team Lead/ Charge
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
09.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Tallahassee Community College
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