Erin Hawkins
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Registered respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Emory Decatur Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Lead Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Attached electrodes to patients using adhesives.
- Gathered, documented and tracked test results for physician interpretation.
- Monitored patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments or video recording equipment.
- Updated electronic medical records with current patient data and physician notes.
- Managed team member work, oriented new employees and assigned tasks.
- Summarized technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep or nervous system disorders.
- Helped to complete procedures such as EEGs, PSGs and NCSs.
- Managed busy schedule with over 25 procedures every week.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
University Mississippi Medical Center
06.2012 - 01.2019
- Gathered, documented and tracked test results for physician interpretation.
- Monitored patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments or video recording equipment.
- Managed team member work, oriented new employees and assigned tasks.
- Summarized technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep or nervous system disorders.
- Helped to complete procedures such as EEGs, PSGs and NCSs.
- Updated electronic medical records with current patient data and physician notes.
- Attached electrodes to patients using adhesives.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS05.2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Electroneurodiagnostic And Electroencephalographic Technology
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS05.2012
Skills
- Emergency Response
- HIPAA Compliance
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Bronchodilator Administration
- Oxygen Therapy
- Time Management
- Quality Improvement
- Ventilator Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Airway Clearance Techniques
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of Bronchodilator Protocol.
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RPSGT- Registered Sleep Technologist
- CSE- Clinical Sleep Educator
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
03.2020 - 12.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Emory Decatur Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
04.2017 - 02.2019
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
University Mississippi Medical Center
06.2012 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Coahoma Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Coahoma Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Electroneurodiagnostic And Electroencephalographic Technology
Coahoma Community College
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