Joanne Lattimore
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at Health Carousel/Hospital of Central CT, mastering ventilator management and enhancing patient education. Excelled in airway management and collaborated effectively with healthcare teams, significantly improving patient care outcomes. Passionate about advancing respiratory health through innovative treatments and compassionate patient engagement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Health Carousel/Hospital of Central CT
New Britain, CT
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Airway management
- Ventilator management
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
Respiratory Therapist
AMN /Mass General Brigham-Salem
Salem , MA
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
Clinical Manager
The Pulmonary Clinic of the Carolinas
Lincolnton, NC
09.2016 - 02.2022
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Managed clinical operations and procedures and enforced adherence to federal and state regulations and healthcare law requirements.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and wound or disease management.
- Improved medical equipment competencies and care best practices through various ongoing learning options.
- Perform PFT's CPAP and BIPAP set ups and HST.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium of Lincolnton
Lincolnton, NC
05.2008 - 05.2016
- Interacted with patients, family members, and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Education
Diploma - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NCSkills
- Airway management
- Ventilator management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Pulse oximetry
- Patient needs assessment
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Emergency medical care
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Reporting and documentation
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Treatment administration
- Patient education
Accomplishments
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST BY THE NBRC 2016
BCLS,ACLS,PALS Certified
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Health Carousel/Hospital of Central CT
01.2024 - 11.2024
Respiratory Therapist
AMN /Mass General Brigham-Salem
01.2023 - 10.2023
Clinical Manager
The Pulmonary Clinic of the Carolinas
09.2016 - 02.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium of Lincolnton
05.2008 - 05.2016
Diploma - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Catawba Valley Community College
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