Heather DeVries
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. Ready for fast-paced, challenging work. Flexible hard worker, and ready to contribute to team success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Working primarily in Trauma / critical care environment
- Proficient in all the daily responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist
- Performed all aspects of respiratory care per protocols and or physicians.
- Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UNC Morganton
Morganton, NC
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Working primarily in a critical care environment
- Proficient in all the daily responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist
- Set up and manage various types of equipment including multiple oxygen delivery systems, nebulizers, BIPAP/CPAP, and mechanical ventilation.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health Super Pool
Charlotte, NC
01.2017 - 07.2022
- Work primarily in a critical care environment on Covid floors managing patients on mechanical ventilation, high flows, BIPAP and all aspects of Covid related management
- Proficient in all the daily responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapist
- Performs all aspects of respiratory care according to approver protocols and/or physician orders
- Consult physicians on the effectiveness of the therapy and make appropriate recommendations.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Respiratory Therapist Adult
CaroMont Regional Medical Center
Gastonia, NC
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Working primarily in the critical care environment with Covid patients
- Managed critical patients on mechanical ventilation, high flows, Bipap, and all other aspects of Covid Related management.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Multiple Sites &Free Standing ED’s
Charlotte, NC
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Consult physicians on effectiveness of therapies and make recommendations
- Perform all aspects of artificial airway management
- Perform all aspects of direct respiratory care according to approved protocols and/or physician orders.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Davis Regional Medical Center, Statesville NC
Statesville, NC
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Proficient in all the daily responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist
- Significant written, communication, time management and computer skills
- Work primarily in a critical care environment managing patients on mechanical ventilation
- Including ventilator changes, monitoring of ventilator parameters and weaning
- Participate in the development, writing and incorporation of therapist driven protocols.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
American Heath Services, Mooresville NC
Mooresville , NC
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Clinical evaluation of patients, and disease management evaluations
- Performed equipment setups, replacement and education to patients.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville NC
Mooresville, NC
09.2007 - 03.2008
- Adept in all of the daily responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist
- Participate in cesarean sections and high-risk deliveries, and management of neonatal care
- Worked primarily in adult critical care, emergency room, neonatal level 3 care performing ventilation, and airway management.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carolina Medical Center Main Trauma Center, Charlotte NC
Charlotte, NC
01.2006 - 11.2007
- Work primarily in critical care, emergency room environment performing airway management and all aspect or respiratory care
- Experience in all of the daily responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist
- Accomplished in time management, communication, written, and computer skills.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
University of Pittsburgh Multiple Sites / St. Clair Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2006
CaroMont
- Worked primarily in critical care, level 1 trauma and ED
- Taught Asthma Awareness Program weekly to local community
- Proficient in intubations and all of the daily responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist
- Experience in the use of Heliox, NICO, Oscillators and an array of advanced respiratory therapies
- Participate in the development, writing and incorporation of therapist driven protocols for the hospital including 'Rapid Response'
- Critical Care Transport Team.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PAAssociate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emergency Medical Care
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Team Collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Ventilator Management
- Airway Management
Certification
- RRT
- RCP
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
Personal Information
Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist currently in process of achieving Adult Critical Care Certification ACCS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Presbyterian
09.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UNC Morganton
04.2022 - 09.2023
Respiratory Therapist Adult
CaroMont Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Multiple Sites &Free Standing ED’s
01.2019 - 10.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health Super Pool
01.2017 - 07.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Davis Regional Medical Center, Statesville NC
01.2008 - 01.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville NC
09.2007 - 03.2008
Registered Respiratory Therapist
American Heath Services, Mooresville NC
01.2007 - 01.2008
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carolina Medical Center Main Trauma Center, Charlotte NC
01.2006 - 11.2007
University of Pittsburgh Multiple Sites / St. Clair Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2006
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Allegheny County
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Community College of Allegheny County
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