Heather Dachs
Walnut Ridge,AR
Summary
Skilled Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at St. Bernards Medical Center and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, excelling in patient care documentation and emergency medical care. Demonstrated success in improving patient breathing functions and educating families, underpinned by adept use of respiratory equipment and professional communication. Achieved notable patient satisfaction rates through effective treatment plans and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
St. Bernards Medical Center
09.2016 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management for critically ill patients in intensive care units while working closely with interdisciplinary teams
- 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.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
Respiratory Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2012 - 07.2017
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues while administering oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Black River Technical
Pocahontas, AR12-2011
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient care documentation
- Medical record documentation
- Physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emergency medical care
- Intubation
- Drug administration trained
- Medical Terminology
- Professional Communication
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
St. Bernards Medical Center
09.2016 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2012 - 07.2017
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Black River Technical
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