Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with six years of experience in assessing and treating patients. Handles both acute and chronic concerns using optimal approaches based on sound medical standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hillcrest Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
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.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Cross Country Healthcare
10.2021 - 08.2022
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, and positive pressure equipment.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management and intubations.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. John Medical Center
02.2016 - 09.2021
Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Responded calmly in rapidly-changing situations to stabilize patients.
Assist in intubation of patients and managed artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance.
Educated patients and families regarding respiratory conditions and care.
Monitored patient pulmonary health by analyzing blood work, breath sounds, and x-rays.
Relayed the results of tests to physicians and worked with them to address abnormalities.
Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to give each patient the best possible care.
Set up, operated and monitored mechanical ventilators and bipaps while adhering to rt protocols.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK
05.2016
Skills
Mechanical vent management
Blood gas draw and analysis
Emergency medical care
Educate patients
Analytical thinking
Task prioritization
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hillcrest Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Cross Country Healthcare
10.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. John Medical Center
02.2016 - 09.2021
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy