Gina Lachina
Kenmore,NY
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist since 2008, RPSGT since 2016. Currently up to date on BLS (March 2023). Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in helping clinical professionals diagnose and treat chronic and acute patient concerns. Well-organized and level-headed in both routine and emergency situations. Competent in using and monitoring equipment, updating records and comforting patients during difficult times.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RRT/RPSGT
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Kenmore, NY
07.2008 - Current
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Collected patients' medical information to customize tests.
- Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
- Collected data and scored sleep studies (both home and in lab)
- Prepared reports for interpreting physicians
- Developed and implemented patient care plans according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Provided respiratory therapy treatments such as aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, mechanical ventilation support, oxygen therapy, and other therapeutic modalities.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders and departmental policies and procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations by providing life support measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation or airway management techniques.
- Documented all treatments performed in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
- Assisted with intubations when necessary during emergency situations.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
- Assessed, monitored, and evaluated patient progress during treatment sessions.
- Monitored patient vitals including pulse oximetry levels, during treatments or diagnostic studies.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY05.2008
Skills
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Procedure Assistance
- Indirect/ Direct Patient Care
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Customer Service
- Medication Administration
- Effective Organization
- Team Collaboration
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Punctual and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Work Ethic
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Ventilator Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Patient Advocacy
- Drug Administration Trained
- Equipment Setup
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Treatment Administration
- Infection Control
- Airway Management
- Patient Observation
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Education
Timeline
RRT/RPSGT
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
07.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Erie Community College
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