GENE LOPE

• 48 bed long term acute care hospital
• Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
• Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
• Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
• Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
• Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
• Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
• Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
• Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.

40+ bed long term care facility that provide 24 hour care. Norwalk Meadows Rehabilitation Center offers a unique healthcare experience that specializes in post-acute rehab.

• Reviewed physician orders to assess accuracy and safety / Checked for completeness of all new labels and refill labels / Planned and monitored clinical trials.
• Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
• Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
• Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
• Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.