Erika Thomas
Macon,GA
Summary
Committed and compassionate Respiratory Therapist with experience in both pediatric and adult care settings. Skilled in conducting respiratory assessments, managing ventilators, and providing emergency respiratory care efficiently. Strengths include strong analytical abilities to evaluate patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, and adapt interventions based on patient responses. Contributed to improving patient outcomes through diligent application of advanced respiratory techniques and collaborative healthcare team engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Healthcare
Macon, GA
02.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive respiratory therapy in ICU, Floor, and Emergency Room settings.
- Managed patients on various modes of ventilation, including APRV or Bilevel.
- Performed arterial blood gas interpretation and titrated ventilator settings accordingly.
- Collaborate with physicians in critical care rounds and emergency interventions.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
Administrative Assistant
Lillie's Helpers Home Care
Macon, GA
08.2020 - 02.2025
- Established and managed a home care agency specializing in senior care.
- Oversaw staff training, compliance, and patient care coordination.
- Provided education and respiratory support for clients with COPD and other chronic conditions.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Houston Healthcare
Warner Robins, GA
02.2012 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient patient care delivery.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to plan treatment plans for patients.
- Distributed staff, assignments and resources to meet patient care needs in each unit, reduce overtime and cut costs.
- Oversaw staff training, compliance, and patient care coordination.
- Provided education and respiratory support for clients with COPD and other chronic conditions.
Education
MBA - Health Care Managment
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07-2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA08-2008
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA05-2005
Skills
- Mechanical Ventilation Management (Invasive & Non-Invasive)
- Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis & Interpretation
- High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) & BIPAP/CPAP Administration
- Pediatric & Neonatal Respiratory Care
- Arterial Line Placement & Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Rapid Response & Code Blue Management
- Tracheostomy Care & Weaning Protocols
- Patient & Family Education on Respiratory Diseases (COPD, Asthma, ARDS)
- Patient care documentation
Certification
- Adult Critical Care Specialist
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Lillie's Helpers Home Care
08.2020 - 02.2025
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Houston Healthcare
02.2012 - 06.2020
- Adult Critical Care Specialist
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
MBA - Health Care Managment
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Middle Georgia State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Middle Georgia State University
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