Registered Respiratory Therapist with over seven years of experience providing inpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital
Morgantown, WV
06.2016 - Current
Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Charge respiratory therapist
Experienced in ICU, ER and Floor level therapy
Certified Medical Technician
Ray of Hope, Inc.
Cumberland, MD
06.2014 - 09.2016
Worked with individuals with intellectual disabilities within their home environment
Daily living activities; cooking, cleaning, bathing, appointments
Administered medication as ordered and prescribed by physician
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD
05-2016
Skills
Care Plan Management
Treatment Administration
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Airway Management
Ventilator management
Rapid Response and Code Team
Certification
ACLS Certified
BLS Certfied
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - Current
Certified Medical Technician
Ray of Hope, Inc.
06.2014 - 09.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Allegany College of Maryland
ACLS Certified
BLS Certfied
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
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