Hanna Koons
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist at ST Bernards Medical Center for 19 years, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through ventilator management and compassionate care. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal respiratory treatments and patient satisfaction. Communicating with nurses and doctors. Committed to ongoing professional development and skilled in ECMO and NO. Take charge on many days when needed, Flexible with adapting to new things.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
ST Bernards Medical Center
08.2006 - Current
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Assisted in bronchoscopy procedures, ensuring safe and efficient completion of diagnostic testing.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
- Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures aimed at enhancing the delivery of respiratory care services.
- Mentored new hires and student therapists, sharing expertise to support their growth within the profession.
- Provided effective airway management during emergency situations, contributing to successful resuscitation efforts.
- Administered medications via aerosol or nebulizer treatments, ensuring appropriate dosages for optimal therapeutic effect.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality respiratory care and executing physician-prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current with industry advancements and best practices for respiratory therapy.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, self-care techniques, and disease management strategies.
- Optimized ventilator settings to maximize patient comfort while maintaining optimal gas exchange levels.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Black River Technical College
1410 Highway 304 East, Pocahontas, AR 7245512-2006
Skills
- Aerosol therapy
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Bronchial hygiene
- Airway management
- Noninvasive ventilation
- Respiratory monitoring
- Pulmonary function testing
- Ventilator management
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Team collaboration
- Intubation
- Equipment setup
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Reporting and documentation
- Self motivation
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS Pediatric Life Support
- NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
ST Bernards Medical Center
08.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Black River Technical College
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