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Overview
Work History
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Fatima Harris

Registered Respiratory Therapist
COPIAGUE,NY

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist known for delivering exceptional patient care in hospital environments. Experience working with pediatric patients with congenital lung conditions, asthma and traumatic pulmonary conditions requiring close care and innovative treatment approaches. Natural communicator with children with talent reducing fears through education and judicious use of humor. Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 17 years of experience in different types of 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. Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with [Number] years of experience in [Type] 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

16
16
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
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CPR AND AED PROGRAM

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Saint, Joseph Hospital
Bethpage, NY
07.2012 - Current
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.

Respiratory therapist

Four Seasons Nursing Home
1555 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn,, NY
02.2013 - 03.2017
  • 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.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.

Respiratory Therapist

Resort Nursing Home
430 Beach 68th Street, Far Rockaway, , NY
04.2007 - 02.2013
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
  • Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
  • Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
  • Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
09.2003 - 05.2006

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved respiratory issues which could led to positive outcomes.
  • Collaborated with team members of 10-25 or sometimes more in the developmental affective outcome.
  • Achieved new beneficial techniques by introducing affective tasks for positive outcomes for patients care.
  • Achieved through effectively helping with educational skills.
  • Achieved by completing job proformance with accuracy and efficiency.

Additional Information

I'm a skillfully professional respiratory therapist, active listener, able to recognize nonverbal cues and facial expressions during assessment with my patients, with the understanding that communication is the keys pointers towards fixing the patients problems.

Certification

RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist

Interests

I enjoy helping people

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I enjoy resolving situations and spending time with my patient care, as well as working as a team player.

Timeline

Respiratory therapist

Four Seasons Nursing Home
02.2013 - 03.2017

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Saint, Joseph Hospital
07.2012 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Resort Nursing Home
04.2007 - 02.2013

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Nassau Community College
09.2003 - 05.2006
Fatima HarrisRegistered Respiratory Therapist