Herman Lanham
PETAL,MS
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over six years of experience working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills. Experience in critical care areas such as ICU and ER. Very dependable and dedicated therapist.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RRT
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
09.2023 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
ProLink
Gulfport, MS
01.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medical
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Forrest General Hospital
12.2017 - 09.2020
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, MS12.2017
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Outpatient care
- Physical assessments
- Diagnostic tools
- Professional bedside manner
- Medication Administration
- Patient education
- Tracheostomy Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
RRT
Forrest General Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
ProLink
01.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medical
09.2020 - 01.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Forrest General Hospital
12.2017 - 09.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pearl River Community College