Heather Berkley
Oakridge,TN
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist-Neonatal Pediatric Specialist Certified with 12 years of ICU experience who is professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and families earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Respiratory Therapist
Rady's Children's Hospital
08.2012 - 05.2022
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Bookkeeper
Grace Builders
03.2005 - 06.2012
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA06.2012
Associate of Science - Business
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA06.2005
Skills
- Diagnostic Tools
- Dosage Calculation
- Equipment Setup
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Relationship Building
- Airway Management
- End of life care
Certification
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Rady's Children's Hospital
08.2012 - 05.2022
Bookkeeper
Grace Builders
03.2005 - 06.2012
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Grossmont College
Associate of Science - Business
Cuyamaca College
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
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