Elyse Barrett
Gresham,OR
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 5 years of experience working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in the treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma, and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Portland Adventist Medical Center
02.2018 - 08.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- 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.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- 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.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Portland, Or08.2016
Skills
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Emergency Medical Care
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Arterial Punctures
- Breathing Exercises
- Endotracheal Intubation
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Portland Adventist Medical Center
02.2018 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
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