
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 30 years of experience in ICU, ER, NEO, LTAC, SNF and acute 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.
Coordinated care plans for long-term ventilator patients, ensuring comprehensive management of their medical needs. Compiled and analyzed daily patient data to enhance record accuracy and support clinical decision-making. When called for took patients to alleviate workload issues. Attended daily, weekly, and monthly management meetings to ensure quality of care throughout the facility. Rounding with nurses daily on critical patients. Streamlined procurement of medical supplies for patient care, ensuring timely availability of necessary resources. Working with physicians and NPs to maintain optimum care for patients.
Physical assessments
Professional bedside manner
Strong clinical judgment
Diagnostic tools
Tracheostomy Care
Excellent Communication
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Organization and Time Management
Servo, Puritan Bennett, HFOV
Epic charting
,ACLS, BLS, NRP, STABLE
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
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