Marie-Carmel Lefevre
Hempstead,NY
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 10 years of experience in healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Cliffside Nursing Home
07.2017 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Respitory Therapist
Queens Hospital Center
07.2014 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY07.2014
Skills
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
Certification
- RRT- Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Cliffside Nursing Home
07.2017 - Current
Respitory Therapist
Queens Hospital Center
07.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Molloy College
- RRT- Registered Respiratory Therapist
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