Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO
11/15/21 - Current
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Managed kids on the asthma pathway determining when they were able to advance for optimal management of their asthma
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.