Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Sentara Leigh
Norfolk, VA
05.2022 - Current
Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Hamot Hospital
Erie, PA
08.2019 - 05.2022
Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.