Gena Bryant
Certified Asthma Educator, Pulmonary Disease Specialist
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Pediatric Specialist, Certified Asthma Educator and Pulmonary Disease Specialist. Extensive experience in treating and educating a diverse spectrum of patient populations and diseases. Proven track record resulting in hospital readmission rates below 2 % for COPD and 1 % for asthma. Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and time management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asthma Educator, Pulmonary Disease Specialist
Lee Health
11.2022 - Current
- Patient and community education both remote/virtual and in person training on COPD, asthma, medications and medication delivery technique using teach back method, biologics, bronchiectasis, airway clearance, nutrition, smoking cessation, infection control, environmental allergens/triggers while supporting treatment adherence. Strong understanding of Medicare and insurance payment regulations.
- COPD
- Asthma
- Case Management
- Patient Centered Education
- Motivational Interviewing
- Community education
- National speaker for Monaghan Medical Corporation
Educator Respiratory Care
Golisano Children’s Hospital
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Assessed training needs, designed, developed, implemented, evaluated, and revised clinical education programs, collaborated with team members, provided a culture of learning.
- Yearly competency evaluations
- Conduct educational in-services for families, physicians, and other clinicians with best practice
- Asthma Education Task Force
- Product demonstration
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
RRT-NPS
Golisano Children’s Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Assessed and treated all pediatric populations. Managed life support systems, airway clearance, airway management, bedside asthma education, therapist driven protocols, administered medications.
- Asthma Educator
- NICU
- PICU
RRT
Maimonides Medical Center
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Crisis response travel assignment. Responsible daily for 20+ ventilators of Covid patients. Assisted physicians at bedside for any task needed such as chest tubes, tracheotomies. CPR, withdrawal of care, suctioning and intubation.
- Strict adherence to CDC Covid protocols
- Recognized life-threatening situations and started proper intervention.
- Strong teamwork and constant communication
- Triaged patients in a minute-by-minute situation
RRT-NPS
Club Staffing
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Multiple travel Respiratory Therapy Assignments. Quickly adapted to new policies, procedures, cultures, and people. Constant communication with intensivists, fellows and residents, presented patient data and suggested changes in treatment based on best practice, provided bedside asthma education.
- Duke University Medical Center
- Rady Children’s Hospital
- Seattle Children’s Hospital
Clinical Training Specialist
Respitech, Hill-Rom, Electromed
04.2012 - 02.2018
- Patient and family education on airway clearance devices, equipping patients with skills and confidence to manage their pulmonary condition.
- Product Demonstration
RRT-NPS
East TN Children’s Hospital
11.2005 - 02.2018
- Provided all forms of respiratory care to patients from 21 weeks to 21 years of age according to established standards and practices. Ongoing communication with physicians and all team members. Facilitated the implementation of a palliative care team to provide dignity and comfort in chronic care situations.
- CF Clinic
- Sweat testing for CF
- PFT Lab
- Asthma Educator
- Palliative Care
- Safety Coach
- NICU
- PICU
- ED
- EKG
- Cardiac Stress Testing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
King University
Bristol,VA05-2015
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN 05.2001 -
Skills
Develop and implement action plans
Instruct medication and device use
Group and individual instruction
Empathy
Motivational interviewing
Strong communication skills
Certification
Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist
Timeline
Asthma Educator, Pulmonary Disease Specialist
Lee Health
11.2022 - Current
Educator Respiratory Care
Golisano Children’s Hospital
04.2022 - 11.2022
RRT-NPS
Golisano Children’s Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022
RRT
Maimonides Medical Center
04.2020 - 05.2020
RRT-NPS
Club Staffing
02.2018 - 04.2020
Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist
05-2013
Clinical Training Specialist
Respitech, Hill-Rom, Electromed
04.2012 - 02.2018
RRT-NPS
East TN Children’s Hospital
11.2005 - 02.2018
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Roane State Community College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
King University
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