Iris Lanese Boyd-Russell

• Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Provided bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.

• Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks, contributing to overall event success.
• Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.
• Maintained a clean and organized event environment, promoting a positive experience for all attendees.
• Assisted customers in entering and providing balance support and general directions.

• Documented support procedures, processes and solutions in centralized systems, enabling user self-service.
• Continually trained in the procedure to process voters in a friendly, timely and effective manner in compliance with voters regulation laws
• Investigated and corrected problems with printers, copiers and other peripheral devices.
• Improved overall user experience through support, training, troubleshooting, improvements and communication of system changes.

• Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
• Partnered with merchandising team to create and implement profitable pricing strategies.
• Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
• Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
• Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
• Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
• Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
• Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

• Provided clerical support to department, such as filing, copying and restocking supplies.
• Implemented new procedures for office functions when needed.
• Gathered, organized and modeled financial data.
• Processed incoming payments to keep records accurate and current.
• Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
• Developed working relationships with associates, employees of other departments and representatives of other organizations.

• Transferred data and documents to facilitate system migration and software updates.
• Coordinated office supply ordering to avail materials for streamlined operations.
• Coordinated with external auditors to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
• Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
• Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
• Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.

• Provided correct change for purchases to avoid customer confusion or disputes.
• Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
• Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
• Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
• Assisted with customers packages to their personal automobile
• Assisted with inventory management to ensure accurate stock levels and reduced shrinkage through regular product counts and monitoring for theft.
• Collaborated with fellow team members to achieve store goals, sharing best practices for customer service and sales techniques.

• Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
• Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
• Handled requests for extra linens, toiletries and other supplies.
• Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished when supplies ran low.
• Sorted, laundered and put away various laundry towels and products

• Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
• Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
• Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers by opening up store credit.
• Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
• Prepared merchandise for sale on sales floor

• Assisted in and provided customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
• Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
• Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
• Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
• Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

During the employee strike for Appalachian Regional Healthcare 100 Medical Center Drive Hazard, Kentucky (606)439-6600, I worked within their adult ICU, emergency room and pediatric general care area providing respiratory care services to all patients which included mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapies.

• Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.

• Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
• Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
• Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
• Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
• Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
• Completed all hot and cold food assignments to meet deadlines for meal preparation.
• Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.

• Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
• Assessed and treated breathing issues.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases
• Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments
• Learning to maintain driving records and other pertinent information for travel reimbursement purposes.
• Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks and ensured proper functioning, thereby minimizing the risk of malfunctions during patient care.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining detailed documentation of ongoing respiratory treatments and progress notes within electronic health records systems.
• Promoted a positive working environment by demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and respect for colleagues and patients alike.
• Educated patients and families on various respiratory disorders, empowering them with knowledge for better selfmanagement.

Upon becoming more aware of the internal layout of Southern Regional Hospital, I began to work within the Adult and neonatal ICU with occasional visits to the recovery room to assist in the extubation of patients.

Generated patients workload worksheets to distribute to the staff while also evaluating the acuity of each patients clinical condition.

As the night shift manager, disassembled, cleaned and reassembled ventilators and other equipment for patient use.

Trained on the use of the electrocardiogram lead placement and operation of equipment understanding when to report critical information to physicians or nurses.

Assisted physicians with BAL in obtaining lung biopsies for patients.

• Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
• Completion of EKG course
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.

Upon completion of hospital orientation and introduction to staff members, I worked within the adult intensive care unit, pulmonary rehab unit, pediatric general care area and adult general care area using various ventilators such as the Hamilton, Bear series and other ventilators to manage the care of adults.

Upon weaning the patients from ventilator support utilized the flutter valve, pep therapy and other respiratory equipment to remove sputum from and airway and maintain airway clearance.

Maintained NBRC affiliation along with continuing education requirements.

• Completed daily cold calling and outreach to build sales pipeline.
• Generated leads and established relationships with potential customers through outbound telephone calls.
• Completed daily and weekly sales reporting using assigned tools.
• Recorded and updated customer information in online systems.

During the time of my completion of the respiratory therapy program in Tyler Junior College, I worked within East Texas Medical Center hospital administering small volume nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, sputum collection and oxygen therapy charting within the patients chart all patients clinical information.

• While working within the nursery and adult general care area along with other healthcare professionals
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Assessed, and treated breathing issues.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Reported any medical laboratory finding or clinical findings to the patients nurse or oncoming respiratory therapist.
• Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.

Once completion of hospital orientation , I worked within the PICU caring for patients with status asthmaticus, liver transplant, cardiac problems, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia,ECMO patients and various other pulmonary complications.

Member of the Respiratory Week committee to celebrate the profession of Respiratory care.

Respiratory Therapist as part of a case management team of physician, pharmacist, nurses and respiratory therapist to evaluate the effectiveness of the current teams medical interventions.

Completion of pediatric advanced life support course and adult life support course instructor to be able to instruct patients and families on the correct procedure in how to perform CPR and preventive measure in caring for patients.

Voss class completion which consisted of endotracheal intubation, chest tube placement, chest x-ray viewing, feeding tube placement, arterial line placement and intraosseous emergency line placement.

Use of conscious sedation via nasal cannula or intravenous route to provide a calm environment for surgical procedures.

Administered nitric oxide via INO vent for medical research purposes which included specimen and data collection.

• Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
• Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
• Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
• Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.

Following the completion of hospital orientation and careflite crew training at Dallas Lovefield and intubation training at UT Southwestern Hospital, began working primarily within the NICU.

• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Administered small volume nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, suctioning and in-line metered dose inhalers to assist with the care of critically ill patients
• Ventilator management included infant star and HFOV for hypoplastic lungs or cardiac anomalies
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Use of meconium aspirators and other suctioning devices to maintain patency of the airway
• Administered surfactant to improve ventilation with improved weaning of neonates off of mechanical ventilation
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management, and intubations.
• Use of chest x-rays, capillary heel sticks, hematocrit and physical assessments to assist in the management of patients with the use of I-stat blood gas analysis machine.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Respiratory services included prong cpap therapy, nasal cannula, cool mist tents, oxyhoods
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.

• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Provided different treatment to improve the medical condition of cystic fibrosis patients including medical vest therapy.
• Use of antibiotics and enzymatic Dornase to promote airway clearance
• Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
• Within the PICU combined therapies to manage the ventilatory support of lung transplant and cardiac patients and arterial blood gases and chest x-rays to determine the effectiveness of therapies
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
• Ventilator management of postoperative lung transplant patients

After completion of orientation.

• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
• Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
• Assisted in the pre discharge of and instructions to patients.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality respiratory care tailored to individual needs.
• Enhanced patient comfort during treatments by developing strong rapport and addressing concerns promptly.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

After completion of orientation, attended mock codes and disaster drills for the safety of patients which lead to the evaluation of what is an appropriate time for staff to discontinue cpr in patients. Participated in pediatric physician rounds to determine the clinical status of patients and the continued need for respiratory therapy intervention which allowed management to evaluate which treatments were of more importance during peak seasons. Cross trained to different areas of the hospital in order to be available to work within each area if required. Completed supervisory training course to further learn to critically think about the services, staff interaction with different departments and how to manage incidents and situations in an effective manner. Part of the policy and procedure committee to update the current policy manual which would require research and continued reading of respiratory material. Member of the dress code committee to determine the appropriateness of the attire of staff in each area of the facility. Attended staff and management meetings to be informed of the direction the department is headed and the requirements for each staff member. Assisted in assigning staff to different work locations and calculation of therapist workloads.

Contacted additional staff members to work during peak seasons to help with patient workload.

• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues, followed by respiratory therapy treatments such as Intermittent positive pressure breathing ,Chest Physiotherapy with postural drainage, Incentive spirometry therapy, hand held nebulizer treatments, sputum induction,bedside Pulmonary function testing,Heliox therapy, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments,oxygen therapy, continuous medication aerosol treatments,trach care,
• Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
• Calibration of ventilators, oxygen analyzers and Corning Abg machine.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Utilized universal precautions using mask, gown, gloves and shoe covers using strict handwashing.
• Changing of equipment on a weekly basis to decrease nosocomial infections which assisted in the number of hospital days for patients in hospital stay.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Evaluated new equipment and medication for possible use within different locations within the hospital.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
• Assisted physicians by collecting sputum samples for culture and sensitivity and research projects.
• Collected and prepared equipment for shipment with physician who traveled overseas.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• In-hospital transports of all patient populations
• Upon request assisted nurses with the care of neonates or pediatric patients
• Asthma teaching of patients and their families on the correct method to administer and clean their equipment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Read charts for verification of physician orders and other pertinent information
• Charted within patients charts all clinical findings concerning the administration of respiratory care services
• Completion of PALS, NRP, ACLS and NALS
• Completion of Supervisor course

Orientation to medical facility and staff members

Cardiac Holter Monitoring device calibration and correct placement on patients.