Annfrances Yale
Lexington ,NC
Summary
Dedicated respiratory therapist specializing in mechanical ventilation, emergency respiratory care, and patient education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective treatment plans and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Iredell Health Systems
Statesville, North Carolina
12.2023 - 09.2026
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Monitored changes in blood chemistry and vital signs to assess patient progress and respond to critical needs.
- Identified high-risk situations like airway obstruction and inadequate ventilation, implementing timely interventions to ensure patient safety.
- Monitored patient responses to therapy and adjusted treatment plans.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and home care techniques.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Operated and maintained respiratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Engaged with patients, families, and physicians to coordinate comprehensive patient care and address concerns.
- Trained new staff on respiratory procedures and equipment usage in clinical settings.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health Baptist Medical Center
Winston, NC
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided emergency respiratory support during critical care situations.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Identified high-risk situations like airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation, responding with timely interventions.
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to patients according to prescriptions.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Performed diagnostic tests including arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies to assess patient respiratory health.
- Maintained respiratory equipment to ensure proper function and compliance with safety standards.
- Documented patient interactions and treatment outcomes in medical records systems.
Respiratory Therapist
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
Yakima, Washington
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided emergency respiratory support during critical care situations.
- Provided emergency care, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to patients as prescribed.
Respiratory Therapist
Alaska Native Medical Center
Anchorage, Alaska
05.2007 - 07.2019
- Administered emergency care and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation to stabilize patients in critical conditions.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Provided emergency respiratory support during critical care situations.
- Maintained patient airways through endotracheal intubation, ensuring proper oxygenation for patients unable to breathe independently.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Identified high-risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation, initiating timely interventions to prevent complications.
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to patients as prescribed.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05-1981
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Intubation
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Emergency respiratory support
- Emergency care
- Therapy administration
- Patient assessment
- Tracheostomy care
- Blood gas analysis
- Equipment maintenance
- Care protocols
- Patient education
Certification
- ACLS (AHA)
PALS (AHA)
BLS (AHA)
NRP (AHA)
All current until 2027
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Iredell Health Systems
12.2023 - 09.2026
Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health Baptist Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Alaska Native Medical Center
05.2007 - 07.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Orange Coast College