Holly Townsend
Pleasanton,CA
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 16+ years experience in providing exceptional respiratory care to patients of all ages. Proficient in various respiratory therapies and technologies, including mechanical ventilation, pulmonary function testing, and bronchoscopies. Skilled in assessing, treating, and monitoring respiratory conditions, as well as collaborating with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
06.2004 - 08.2020
- Administered respiratory treatments and therapies to patients with various respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, and pneumonia.
- Management of invasive and noninvasive ventilation in neonate and adult populations.
- Provided education on inhaler use, breathing techniques, and home care to improve respiratory health outcomes.
- Lead Therapist in charge of staff assignments, scheduling, rapid response/code blue team.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as bronchoscopy, spirometry, and arterial blood gas analysis, to assess and monitor respiratory function.
- Conduct pulmonary function tests including FVC pre/post bronchodialator, SVC, DLCO, MVV, TGV, MIP/MEP, and 6-minute walk tests to assess patients' lung function and suitability for pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
- Provided patient education and instruction during pulmonary function testing procedures to ensure understanding and compliance with test protocols.
Registration Clerk
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
06.2000 - 06.2004
- Greet and assist patients and visitors in a professional and courteous manner during the registration process. Verify and input patient information.
Education
Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy & Natural Science
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA05-2004
Skills
- Proficient in Several Areas of Respiratory Therapy
- Experience in Outpatient Pulmonary Function Testing
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Experience in Leadership Roles
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, Resp Care Board of CA September 2004 - present
- BLS Provider American Heart Association, May 2023 - May 2025
- ACLS Provider American Heart Association. Oct 2024 - Oct 2026
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
06.2004 - 08.2020
Registration Clerk
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
06.2000 - 06.2004
Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy & Natural Science
Ohlone College
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