Experienced Respiratory Therapist with experience in critical care and ventilator management in all ages. Experience in home health and pulmonary rehabilitation. Also, experienced in office management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Cain Transportation, LLC
01.2017 - Current
Office manager of the trucking company and the truck repair shop.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital Pulmonary Rehab
06.2020 - 01.2023
Monitored patients while they exercised.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lincare Healthcare
03.2015 - 05.2019
Setup Home CPAP/BIPAP/Ventilators
Monitored Home Health Patients and equipment
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
07.2009 - 09.2014
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
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.
Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
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.
Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Coosa Valley Technical College
Rome, Ga
06.2009
High School Diploma -
Canaanland Christian School
Chatsworth, Ga
05.1999
Skills
Experience in Critical Care and Ventilator Management all ages
Experience in Home Health
Experience in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Office Management/Supervisor experience
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital Pulmonary Rehab
06.2020 - 01.2023
Office Manager
Cain Transportation, LLC
01.2017 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lincare Healthcare
03.2015 - 05.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
07.2009 - 09.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy