ERICA WESTERN
HAMPTON,GA
Summary
Compassionate, patient-oriented Registered Respiratory Therapist offering 21 year background, committed to treating and managing patients with pulmonary disorders. Treats wide range of patient population from premature infants to the geriatric. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients and their families emotionally. In search of a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR NICU RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
04.2009 - Current
- Attendance to all high risk deliveries requiring critical thinking and immediate implementation of necessary treatment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Airway management including intubations, artificial airways and surfactant administration.
- Proficient in performing tasks and duties to provide care to all patient populations including communication between all interdisciplinary teams and families.
- Administered antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions by delivering treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses after conducting necessary assessments and critical thinking in emergent and non-emergent situations.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians and other interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and treatments.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Staff Supervision and training of new employees and students entering healthcare field.
VPS CLINCAL DATA ABTRACTOR
Registry Partners
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Maintained 95-100% accuracy in VPS data abstractions leading to specific requests from accounts to lead projects.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Communicated effectively with staff by email, Zoom meetings and telephone.
- Compiled electronic patient records covering conditions, treatments and diagnoses.
- Compiled and abstracted patient data using classification manuals and standard systems.
LEAD NICU RESPIRATORY THERAPIST AND TRANSPORT TEAM
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta -Scottish Rite
02.2006 - 04.2009
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes and made necessary changes using critical thinking skills in emergent and non-emergent situations.
- Provided emergency care to patients. Communicated with physicians patient assessment and treatment recommendations to prepare infants for critical transport.
- Staff Supervision and training of new employees and students entering the healthcare field.
NICU RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Southern Regional Medical Center
05.2004 - 02.2006
- Attendance to all high risk deliveries requiring critical thinking and immediate implementation of necessary treatment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Airway management including intubations and surfactant administration.
- Proficient in performing tasks and duties to provide care to all patient populations including communication between all interdisciplinary teams and families.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
CHARGE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Memorial Health University Medical Center
10.2001 - 05.2004
- Attendance to all high risk deliveries requiring critical thinking and immediate implementation of necessary treatment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Airway management including intubations, artificial airway placements and surfactant administration.
- Proficient in performing tasks and duties to provide care to all patient populations including effective communication between all interdisciplinary teams and families.
- Administered antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Staff Supervision, scheduling and training of new employees and students entering the healthcare field.
RECORDER I
ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY
10.1998 - 05.2003
- Provided excellent customer service to individuals requesting information in accordance with company guidelines.
- Operated telephone systems to answer and route incoming calls along with taking and delivering messages.
- Processed and scanned files into electronic databases.
- Answered queries by locating and retrieving necessary files.
- Prepared files for archiving and exchanges, tracking file movement and history.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST
CARSON PRODUCTS
05.1998 - 10.1998
- Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
- Matched purchase orders to invoices and logged invoices into computer.
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Education
Master of Arts - Health Administration
University of Phoenix-Online
Tempe, AZBachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GAAssociate of Arts - General Studies
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GACertificate - Computerized Business Management
Eton Technical College
Federal Way, WASkills
- Team Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Interdisciplinary Care
Affiliations
National Board of Respiratory Care
American Association for Respiratory Care
Georgia Society for Respiratory Care
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist - 19 years
Quote
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden
Timeline
VPS CLINCAL DATA ABTRACTOR
Registry Partners
10.2015 - 05.2018
SENIOR NICU RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
04.2009 - Current
LEAD NICU RESPIRATORY THERAPIST AND TRANSPORT TEAM
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta -Scottish Rite
02.2006 - 04.2009
NICU RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Southern Regional Medical Center
05.2004 - 02.2006
CHARGE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Memorial Health University Medical Center
10.2001 - 05.2004
RECORDER I
ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY
10.1998 - 05.2003
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST
CARSON PRODUCTS
05.1998 - 10.1998
Master of Arts - Health Administration
University of Phoenix-Online
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Certificate - Computerized Business Management
Eton Technical College
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