Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
SSM Health St Anthony - Healthplex
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2024 - Current
Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
Conducted EKGs.
Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
Respiratory Care Practitioner Level II
OU Medicine
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2020 - Current
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gas or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions and next treatment to do.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
Assisting Doctors during Intubation, Tracheostomy changes and Bronchoscopy Procedure.
Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Administered medication and ventilatory support, CPT, IPPB treatments.
Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
Performed Arterial Blood Gas, Mini BAL.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2020
Skills
MS Office Proficiency
Safety Protocols and Procedures
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient Care Documentation: Meditech, EPIC
Patient Education
Patient Care
Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Respiratory Medical Equipment: Mechanical Ventilator, NIV, CPT, IPPB
Inpatient Nephrology Attending at St Anthony hospital SSM Health Oklahoma city and SSM health ShawneeInpatient Nephrology Attending at St Anthony hospital SSM Health Oklahoma city and SSM health Shawnee