Hunter Shafer
Urbana,IL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at Carle Foundation Hospital, enhancing patient ventilation efficacy and outcomes through expert arterial blood gas analysis and airway management. Skilled in mentoring and emergency response, demonstrating exceptional professionalism and ethics. Achieved significant improvements in patient care and team efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carle Foundation Hospital
07.2017 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Decatur Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care and support under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist.
- Promoted team efficiency by managing workloads among Respiratory Therapists.
- Maintained adequate inventory of supplies and equipment in stock rooms and patient care areas throughout the hospital
- Maintained and sterilized equipment to ensure it was ready for patient use.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Mary's Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Development
Easter Illinois University
Charleston, IL05.2027
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05.2017
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway Management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Invasive ventilation
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Arterial Line Insertion
- Nitric Oxide Therapy
- Heliox Therapy
- High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation
- High-Frequency Jet Ventilation
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carle Foundation Hospital
07.2017 - Current
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Decatur Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Mary's Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Development
Easter Illinois University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Parkland College
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