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Heidi Litwin

Ypsilanti,MI

Summary

Skilled Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, adept in managing critical care respiratory treatments and emergency responses. Demonstrates exceptional communication and teamwork, excelling in delivering patient-focused care and achieving significant improvements in lung function. Proficient in analyzing Arterial Blood Gas samples and operating mechanical ventilators.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Respiratory Therapist Intermediate

University of Michigan C.SMott Children's Hospital
09.2000 - 07.2023
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
  • 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.

Respiratory Therapist

Forest Health Medical Center
05.2001 - 07.2003
  • Responsible for direct patient care post operatively. Initiate nebulized mist treatments, cough and deep breathing techniques, incentive spirometry, EKG's, and other respiratory therapy modalities. Assist in the collection and interpretation of CQI data.

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

University of Michigan
05.1999 - 09.2000

Working in Pulmonary Diagnostic Services. Responsible for analyzing Arterial Blood Gas samples and performing EKG's. Perform daily quality control and maintenance on our Radiometer Blood Gas Analyzers.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Language And International Trade

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
12.1988

Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Excellent Communicator
  • Reliable Worker
  • Team Player

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Forest Health Medical Center
05.2001 - 07.2003

Respiratory Therapist Intermediate

University of Michigan C.SMott Children's Hospital
09.2000 - 07.2023

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

University of Michigan
05.1999 - 09.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Washtenaw Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Language And International Trade

Eastern Michigan University
Heidi Litwin