Heather Rendell
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist known for delivering exceptional patient care in hospital environments. Experience working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with congenital lung conditions, asthma and traumatic pulmonary conditions requiring close care and innovative treatment approaches. Natural communicator with talent reducing fears through education and judicious use of humor.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Desert Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency codes and immediately initiated treatment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Apria Healthcare
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
Boise, ID01.2025
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Ontario, CA06.2023
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial Punctures
- Respiratory Medical Equipment
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Registry #196952
- RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner
License #46512
- BLS - Expires 03/31/2024
- ACLS - Expires 05/31/2024
- PALS - Expires 10/31/2024
- NRP - Expires 10/18/2024
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Desert Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Apria Healthcare
08.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
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