JEFFREY RILEY
Hickory,NC
Summary
Registered respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments. Enjoys accepting and handling new challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UNC Health Caldwell
Lenoir, NC
08.2024 - Current
- Adjust ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Aid physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Utilize airway clearance therapies to reduce complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Administer respiratory therapies and treatments per physician orders to improve patient outcomes.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bluedot National Respiratory
Charlotte, NC
01.2018 - 07.2024
- Educated patients and caregivers on home respiratory equipment provided which consisted of mechanical ventilator, bipap, cpap, chest vest, cough assist, trach aerosol, suction device, pulse oximeter, apnea monitor, and oxygen concentrator.
- Managed a case load of 50 to 70 adult and pediatric patients.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Healthcare, Previously Carolinas Healthcare System
Shelby, NC
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and respiratory medications to gain cooperation and allay fears.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy through vital signs and arterial blood gases.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Finance
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC08.1998
Skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Self-Motivated
- Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- RRT-NC,SC, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UNC Health Caldwell
08.2024 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bluedot National Respiratory
01.2018 - 07.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Healthcare, Previously Carolinas Healthcare System
08.2014 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Catawba Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Finance
University of North Carolina At Charlotte