Gurvinder Rakalla
Lake Geneva
Summary
Highly motivated and patient-oriented Respiratory Care Practitioner seeking to obtain a RCP position that will display a strong level of commitment as an effective member and leader of a interdisciplinary health care team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Clinical Respiratory Coordinator
Northwestern McHenry Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Perform all functions of a Respiratory Therapist
- Coordinate workflow and adjust employee assignments as necessary.
- Consult with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals and participate in daily patient rounds for assigned specialty area to promote consistent quality and delivery of patient care.
- Provide technical and clinical direction and guidance to staff to insure standards of high quality are achieved and maintained in the delivery of patient care and compliance with policies, procedures and clinical protocols.
- Respond to urgent issues such as disaster alerts, emergencies, and employee injury appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Participate in interviewing
- Demonstrate clinical competence.
- Implement appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and their significant others.
- Monitor and document the patients response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes.
- Demonstrate patient first and a cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, staff, supplies and all other resources.
- Assure that quality improvement activities are completed for the assigned shift.
- Assess and intervene in critical situations involving patients, staff, and visitors and consult with manager or administrator for guidance as needed.
- Exemplify a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.
- Consistently demonstrate accountability.
- Consistently demonstrate compassion to internal and external customers.
- Dynamic representative of the respiratory profession in internal and external forums.
- Integrate theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision making.
- Assume responsibility for meeting regulatory and other mandatory requirements.
- Assume responsibility for personal development and education/certification related to clinical specialty area.
- Act in accordance with organizational culture; understands how own work team affects others in the organization and knows when to escalate an issue, problem, or decision.
- Anticipate staffing needs for subsequent shifts and makes necessary arrangements for coverage.
- Assume responsibility for efficient and effective use of time and effort of all staff.
- Facilitate effective interdepartmental communication of incidents with appropriate personnel (manager, administrator, medical staff, etc.).
- Identify and communicate key issues and trends to managers and makes recommendations for improvement on an ongoing basis.
- Establish relationships across departments to optimize patient care.
- Assess and communicate staff development needs to manager.
- Serves as a resource for staff.
- Participation in research activities.
- Responsible for meeting all the departments expectations in all areas of Respiratory Care for all age groups.
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northwestern Medicine
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Administration of mechanical ventilation
- Ventilator recommendations made based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, and laboratory values
- Management of adult airways
- Administration of bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies, chest physical therapy, and therapeutic gas administration
- Application of CPAP and BIPAP and recommendations made based on patient compliance, response, and laboratory values
- Assessment of patient oxygenation, ventilation, and hemodynamic status through clinical observation and patient assessment
- Communication of all critical information to physicians, nurses, and others on the inter-disciplinary patient care team
- Currently working with 840 and 980 Covidien ventilators
- Setup of HHNC and Optiflow systems for the neonatal population
- A thorough understanding of policies on documentation, ET tube care, and other Ventilator Bundle guidelines
- Consistently responding within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments and treatments
- Maintenance of proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Belleville Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Administered bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies, chest physical therapy, and therapeutic gas administration Analyzed and reported blood gases
- Procured and delivered gases using central piping systems and gas cylinders
- Assessed patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device
- Recommended appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and the discontinuance of therapy
- Applied CPAP and BIPAP and made recommendations based on patient compliance, response, and laboratory values
- Provided respiratory care interventions within the scope of the Rapid Response Team
- Communicated all critical information to physicians, nurses, and others on the inter-disciplinary patient care team
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carle Foundation Hospital
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Administered, monitored, and weaned mechanical ventilation
- Made ventilator recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment,and laboratory values
- Managed adult and pediatric airways
- Administered bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies, chest physical therapy, and therapeutic gas administration
- Analyzed and reported blood gases
- Procured and delivered gases using central piping systems and gas cylinders
- Assessed patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device
- Recommended appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuance of therapy
- Applied CPAP and BIPAP and made recommendations based on patient compliance, response, and laboratory values
- Assessed patient oxygenation, ventilation, and hemodynamic status through clinical observation and patient assessment
- Physiologic monitoring including oximetry, capnography, ventilator waveform analysis, and cardiac output, ECG, and laboratory values
- Provided respiratory care interventions within the scope of the Rapid Response Team
- Worked with Pediatric Transport Ventilators
- Performed bedside spirometry including spontaneous breathing parameters, PEFR, and other limited pulmonary function and identified normal values for patients
- Completed thorough assessments of patients
- Communicated all critical information to physicians, nurses, and others on the inter-disciplinary patient care team
- Worked with Drager, Servo and Non-invasive ventilators
- Setup of HHNC and Optiflow systems for the pediatric population
- Followed all policies on documentation, ET tube care, and other Ventilator Bundle guidelines
- Comprehensive knowledge of Respiratory Care Department Policies and Procedures
- Demonstrated rapid recognition of subtle changes in patient status and took appropriate action while maintaining professional composure
- Worked with adults and pediatrics general care, adult and pediatric critical care and emergency trauma
- Excellence Award Winner in 2018
- Established as a team player
Program Assistant
Parkland College - 2400 West Bradley Avenue
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Coordinate with upper management to define program goals and fiscal objectives
- Perform administrative support, managed office file systems and complete program documentation
- Act as a main contact during absence of team members and follow up any emergencies with appropriate in-house staff
- Develop and maintain an efficient information system by creating spreadsheets for program invoicing
- Train student workers to complete department tasks while placing emphasis on communication and teamwork
Home Medical Supply Delivery Technician
Danville Polyclinic Limited Inc - 622 N. Logan
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Delivered and set up home health care respiratory devices and equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen tanks and home concentrators
- Instructed patients on how to use equipment along with communicating information on safety measures and environmental hazards
- Performed pick up and delivery services, cleaned and performed minor repairs on company equipment
- Worked with patients to solve a variety of equipment issues which included troubleshooting, servicing and evaluating equipment for repairs
- Emphasis on patient customer satisfaction and customer service first
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05.2017
Bachelor Of Science - Cellular Biology
University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL07.2001
Skills
- Clinical Respiratory Coordinator knowledgeable in a wide variety of respiratory therapeutic techniques designed to maximize patient health and comfort Demonstrates leadership abilities in multiple settings and possesses the knowledge to perform administrative functions and critical respiratory procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Manager
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills
- Team leadership skills
- Excellent reasoning abilities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Works well with others
- Willing to take on new projects
- Professional bedside manner
- Epic Healthcare Software Proficiency
- BLS Certified
- PALS and ACLS Certified
- Administer, monitor and wean mechanical ventilation
- Make ventilator recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment,and laboratory values
- Manage adult and pediatric airways
- Administer bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies, chest physical therapy, and therapeutic gas administration
- Analyze and report blood gases and make appropriate changes to ventilator settings
- Procure and deliver gases using central piping systems and gas cylinders
- Assess patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device
- Recommend appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and the discontinuance of therapy
- Apply CPAP and BIPAP and make recommendations based on patient compliance, response, and laboratory values
- Assess patient oxygenation, ventilation, and hemodynamic status through clinical observation and patient assessment
- Physiologic monitoring including oximetry, capnography, ventilator waveform analysis, and cardiac output, ECG, and laboratory values
- Worked with Pediatric Transport Ventilators
- Perform bedside spirometry including spontaneous breathing parameters, PEFR, and other limited pulmonary function and identified normal values for patients. In-depth knowledge of respiratory disease pathology
- Strong understanding of HIPAA rules regarding patient confidentiality
- Able to take direction from medical staff
- Effective member of the interdisciplinary health care team
- Experience and knowledge with Drager and Servo and non-invasive ventilators
- Experience with adult and pediatric transport ventilators
- Knowledge of HHNC, Optiflow and Airvo systems
- Thorough knowledge of CPAP and BIPAP systems
- Able to adapt to changing environments in the hospital setting
- Perform assessments and diagnostic procedures to determine patient treatment needs
- Make recommendations for respiratory care and treatment
- Perform treatment procedures according to patient needs
- Modify a care plan based on patient progress and treatment effectiveness
- Operate, maintain, and repair respiratory equipment to ensure proper functioning, cleanliness, and operation
- Comply with all outlined safety and health standards
- Document patient's respiratory care
- Educate the patient, family, and team on respiratory problems and treatment
Accomplishments
- Parkland College Dean's List 2015-2016
- Parkland College Honors List 2015-2016
- President of the Parkland Respiratory Care Club 2016-2017
- Vice President of the Parkland Respiratory Care Club 2015-2016
- Carle Foundation Hospital RRT Excellence Award winner 2018
Affiliations
Member of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
Certification
Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care (2017 to present)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (2016 to present)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (2016 to Present)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification (2016 to Present)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Respiratory Coordinator
Northwestern McHenry Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2021
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northwestern Medicine
09.2019 - 05.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Belleville Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2019
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carle Foundation Hospital
06.2017 - 02.2019
Program Assistant
Parkland College - 2400 West Bradley Avenue
06.2016 - 01.2017
Home Medical Supply Delivery Technician
Danville Polyclinic Limited Inc - 622 N. Logan
10.2013 - 01.2015
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Parkland College
Bachelor Of Science - Cellular Biology
University of Illinois At Springfield
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