Hannah Shafer
Prescott Valley,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at YRMC, specializing in ventilator management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective oxygen and aerosol therapy. Strong interpersonal skills foster collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care and safety in critical settings. Committed to improving respiratory health and patient adherence to treatment plans.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Rotech Healthcare
04.2017 - 02.2024
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Educated patients and family on CPAP/Bipap/ventilator use and maintenance per dr orders.
- Set patients up on supplemental oxygen per dr orders and maintained home equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
YRMC
10.2009 - 04.2019
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Conducted diagnostic tests to assess lung capacity, contributing to accurate and timely treatment adjustments.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
Respiratory Therapist
Professional Respiratory Care Services
04.2004 - 03.2010
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and 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.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Traveled to hospitals and clinics through out arizona performing respiratory therapy for all clinical modalities as needed
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Apollo College
Mesa, AZSkills
- Patient education
- Ventilator management
- Oxygen therapy
- Aerosol therapy
- Medication administration
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Sleep disorder treatment
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Reporting and documentation
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Rotech Healthcare
04.2017 - 02.2024
Respiratory Therapist
YRMC
10.2009 - 04.2019
Respiratory Therapist
Professional Respiratory Care Services
04.2004 - 03.2010
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Apollo College
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