Gerald Shimp
Petersburg,OH
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 19 years of experience in critical care healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Respiratory Therapist RRT
UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
06.2018 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Respiratory Therapist CRT
UPMC East
07.2012 - 06.2018
- Managed PFT Lab
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Respiratory Therapist CRT
UPMC Shadyside
06.2005 - 07.2012
- PFT lab and bronchoscopy lab
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV05.2005
Skills
- Think Highflow Champion
- Patient Education
- Treatment Administration
- Relationship Building
- Medical Terminology
- Bronchoscopy
- PFT
- Leadership
- Diagnostic Tools
- Patient Care
Accomplishments
2021 Walter S Waugh Award for Excellence in Critical Care
2022 HEALTHCARE HERO OF THE YEAR
2022 MYHEALTH ROLE MODEL
Timeline
Senior Respiratory Therapist RRT
UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Respiratory Therapist CRT
UPMC East
07.2012 - 06.2018
Respiratory Therapist CRT
UPMC Shadyside
06.2005 - 07.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
West Virginia Northern Community College
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