Glenda Spaulding
Brownsburg,IN
Summary
Registered respiratory therapist with extensive experience in critical care and mechanical ventilation. Demonstrated success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Strong focus on patient education and safety compliance. Proven ability to respond effectively in high-pressure situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
Brownsburg, Indiana
09.2022 - Current
- Operated mechanical ventilation systems by setting up ventilators and adjusting settings per physician orders, ensuring optimal respiratory support for patients.
- Delivered therapeutic treatments for respiratory illnesses, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques, enhancing patient recovery.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop effective care strategies for patients.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary team to create comprehensive care plans, improving coordination and effectiveness of patient treatment.
- Assisted in training new staff on respiratory therapy procedures and best practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with hospital protocols.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
Danville, IN
04.2012 - Current
- Collaborated with medical team to assess and manage respiratory conditions, enhancing patient care.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatment options, empowering them to participate in their care.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing, overnight pulse oximetry and, home oxygen evaluations.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment for therapeutic interventions and diagnostics.
- Trained new staff on respiratory therapy procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of care.
- Quickly distinguishes what information is pertinent to make the best decision at the time.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA12-2003
Skills
- NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
- Respiratory care protocols
- Mechanical ventilation
- Non-invasive ventilation
- CPAP therapy
- Safety compliance
- Airway management
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Blood gas analysis
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Critical care response
- Emergency medical care
- Critical care support
- Emergency response
- Reporting and documentation
- EMR systems
- Safety protocols
- Safety compliance
- Coaching
- Staff training
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Ethics and professionalism
- Critical care support
- Mechanical ventilation
- Emergency response
Certification
ACLS Instructor (Currently Instructing)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
04.2012 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College