Charge Respiratory Therapist
KINDRED & BAYCARE
Tampa, FL
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
