Erin Danforth
Ripon,CA
Summary
Compassionate and seasoned Registered Respiratory Therapist, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional patient care and support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
Modesto, CA
09.2004 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA06-2002
Skills
- Equipment Cleaning
- Drug administration trained
- Diagnostic Tools
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Infection Control
- Team Collaboration
- Dosage Calculation
- Patient and caregiver education
- Physical assessments
- Patient care documentation
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Patient Advocacy
- Ventilator management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Intubation
- Relationship Building
Certification
California Respiratory Therapist License
Basic Life Support Certified
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
09.2004 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ohlone College
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