In addition to the tasks listed, I have administered nitric gas and Velitri.
I am a team player looking to bring my positivity and knowledge base to a great team of Respiratory Therapists.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Scarlet Oaks Rehabilitation Center
Cincinnati, OH
07.2022 - Current
Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
05.2020 - 07.2022
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Select Medical
Fort Thomas, KY
05.2018 - 06.2021
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Fairfield Hospital
Fairfield, OH
09.2015 - 06.2018
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Business Owner/Operator
The Pet Spot
Norwood, Ohio
04.2005 - 08.2018
Made financial and logistics decisions in best interest of company.
Took care of escalated customer concerns to increase satisfaction.
Improved company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
Mentored and trained new hires on sales techniques and customer service procedures.
Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northern Kentucky University, Newport, KY
05.2014
2013-2014 - Dean's List
2015 - Honor Roll
Skills
Team Building
Hiring and Recruitment
Employee Retention Strategies
Critical Thinking
Patient Safety
Emergency Readiness
HIPAA Guidelines
Employee Supervision
Rehabilitation Programs
Budget Planning
Logistics Project Management
Patient Education and Counseling
Medical Programs Implementation
Patient Advocacy
Facility Inspections
Training and Mentoring
Employee Training Program
Epic Systems
Patient Education
Staff Management
Patient Care Assessment
Patient Relations
Staff Supervision
Employee Work Scheduling
Acute and Rehabilitative Care
Medication Dispensing
Health Information Systems
Clinical Staff Management
Employee Performance Evaluations
Timeline
Director of Respiratory Therapy - Scarlet Oaks Rehabilitation Center
07.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead - Bethesda North Hospital
05.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead - Select Medical