Erik Lane
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 35 years of experience in LTAC 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. Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 35 years of experience in LTAC 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
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
08.1990 - Current
- 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.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Humana Metropolitan
San Antonio, TX
04.1989 - 08.1990
- 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.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Cardiopulmonary Technician
United States Air Force
Offutt AFB, NE
04.1985 - 04.1989
- Responded to patient needs, supporting improvements in outcomes and experience.
- Prepared, maintained and sanitized equipment in alignment with strict procedures and safety regulations.
- Set up equipment and supplies for testing, liaising with technicians to troubleshoot errors and implement fixes.
- Assisted physicians and surgeons during procedures, monitoring patients and implementing physician orders.
- Gathered supplies needed for cardiac imaging procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Texas State University (SWTSU)
San Marcos, TX05.1991
High School Diploma -
Blanco High School
Blanco, TX05.1984
Skills
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Respiratory Medical Equipment
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Operational Procedures
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Care Planning
- Spirometer Reading
- Medical Terminology
- Client Satisfaction
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
- Active Listening
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Respiratory Conditions
- Acute Illness
- Physical Assessment
- Diagnostic Tools
- Team Collaboration
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Drug Administration Trained
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Patient Health Information Access
- Airway Management
- Therapeutic Gas Administration Apparatus
- Treatment Administration
- Safety Procedures
- Breathing Exercises
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Equipment Cleaning
- Emergency Medical Procedures
- Reading Comprehension
- Tracheotomy Equipment
- Endotracheal Tubes
- Developing Patient Care Plans
- Standards of Excellence
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Safety Protocols
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Arterial Punctures
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Artificial Respiration
- Floor Assignments
- Patient Admission
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- Documentation
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Medical Center
08.1990 - Current
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Humana Metropolitan
04.1989 - 08.1990
Cardiopulmonary Technician
United States Air Force
04.1985 - 04.1989
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Texas State University (SWTSU)
High School Diploma -
Blanco High School
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