Grace Anhalt
Saukville
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with expertise in airway management and pediatric care at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Skilled in educating patients and families, advocating for their needs, and delivering compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective ventilator support and bronchial hygiene techniques, fostering a safe and supportive environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
09.2023 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Teacher's Assistant
Royal Montessori Academy
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities during before and after school care.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
- Contributed to a positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Rehab Clerical Aide
Advocate Aurora Health Care
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Provided information about the clinic to patients regarding appointments, location, specialties, and gave exceptional care.
- Took patients to and from their appointment and assisted the therapists with anything they may need, such as transferring, ultrasounds, walking with a wheelchair, etc.
- Worked with Epic on a daily basis scheduling patients for various reasons, answering any questions, taking messages, canceling or changing appointments, and answering the phone.
- Greeted visitors or callers daily to handle questions or direct to appropriate staff.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WIAssociates Degree in Respiratory Care -
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI05-2023
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Pediatric care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Caring bedside manner
- Patient and caregiver education
- Bronchial hygiene
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
09.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Royal Montessori Academy
08.2021 - 05.2023
Rehab Clerical Aide
Advocate Aurora Health Care
07.2019 - 08.2022
No Degree - General Studies
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Associates Degree in Respiratory Care -
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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