Joey Richards
Summary
Disciplined professional with experience in providing comprehensive respiratory therapy treatments to a variety of patients. Demonstrated expertise evaluating patient medical histories and developing individualized treatment plans. Proven success in improving patient outcomes and promoting the highest quality of care. Excellent communication skills to provide the highest quality of customer expectations and customer service. Accomplished Respiratory Care Practitioner licensed in NC with extensive clinical and hospital experience in PICU, NICU, L/D, Nursery, CVOR, OR, CVICU/CVRU, Cardiac/Medical/Surgical/Trauma ICUs, ER. Preceptor and training of staff and students within the hospital and critical care areas. Trained and knowledgeable in PeopleSoft, Cerner and Canopy applications, OPUS, Impact, Sunquest and EPIC.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health
06.2005 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothorax.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCAssociate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC05.2006
Associate of Science - Biology
Gaston College
Dallas, NC05.1999
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Dosage Calculation
- Respiratory Medical Equipment
- Tracheotomy Equipment
- Infection Control Techniques
- Care Plan Management
- Medication Administration
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Respiratory Failure
- EMR Management
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Coronary Artery Disease Knowledge
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- EMR Systems
- Intramuscular Injections
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Patient Admission
- Oxygen Therapy
- Technique Instruction
- Artificial Respiration
- Therapeutic Gas Administration Apparatus
- Ventilator Management
- Blood Chemistry Changes
- Project Requirements
- Intubation
- Customer Satisfaction
- Staffing Requirements
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of staff members.
- Achieved extubation times on CVICU/CVRU patients by establishing guidelines with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of critical care and emergency medicine interdisciplinary team in the development of respiratory therapy protocols within the hospital setting.
- Multiple Good Catch Awards with Atrium Health.
- Certified through North Carolina Respiratory Care Board in advanced medication administration and IV insertion.
- Certified through the American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Certified Pulmonary Disease Educator through the American Association for Respiratory Care.
Affiliations
North Carolina Respiratory Care Board
National Board for Respiratory Care
American Association for Respiratory Care
American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
American Heart Association
American Academy for Pediatrics
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Certified Pulmonary Disease Educator
- Certified in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certified through AHA
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health
06.2005 - Current
BBA - Business Administration
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Central Piedmont Community College
Associate of Science - Biology
Gaston College
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