ERIC GILMER
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 20+ 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.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
10.2008 - Current
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Loma Linda Medical Center
05.2005 - 09.2008
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA05.1998
Skills
- Respiratory Medical Equipment
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
- Arterial Punctures
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Tracheostomy Care
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
10.2008 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Loma Linda Medical Center
05.2005 - 09.2008
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Los Angeles Valley College
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