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Emily Brooks

Midlothian,TX

Summary

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 premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
  • Received multiple Great Awards from coworkers RN, RT, and Physician
  • Pulmonary Partner of the Year 2022
  • Organized equipment to ensure ease of accessing materials after initial opening of facility
  • Proud member of the Inclusion and Diversity Committee.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
  • Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Educated RT's and RN's on annual education in NICU care. services.

Respiratory Therapist

Cook Children's Medical Center
07.2017 - 11.2020
  • Lead RT required of assigning work load and assisting 18-23 staff members each shift
  • Mastered time management and prioritizing.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such ECMO initiation, ventilator management, and intubations.

Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Dallas Medical Center
07.2010 - 07.2017
  • Flexibility to work in all units of facility
  • Most hospitable RT award in 2016
  • Operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

El Centro College
Dallas, TX
06.2010

Skills

  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Excellent team player
  • Hospitable
  • Optimistic outlook
  • Organization and list making

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Hobbies

Reading, decorating, organizing, working in my flower beds and spending time with my family. 

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center
11.2020 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Cook Children's Medical Center
07.2017 - 11.2020

Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Dallas Medical Center
07.2010 - 07.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

El Centro College
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Emily Brooks