Harry Sturdivant
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 20 years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Rady Healthcare Systems
San Diego, CA
10.2008 - Current
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC05-2004
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Diagnostic Tools
- Drug Administration Trained
- Physical Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Patient Care Documentation
- Care Planning
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Relationship Building
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Equipment Setup
- Infection Control
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ventilator Management
- Medication Administration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Neonatal Pediatric Specialist
NRP, PALS, BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Rady Healthcare Systems
10.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Forsyth Technical Community College
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