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John Dymond

Waterford,WI

Summary

Responsible Respiratory Therapist with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 32 years of experience in healthcare.

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Lakeview Specialty Hospital
Waterford, Wi
07.2016 - Current
  • Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Evaluated health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and instruction.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Charted resident responses, progress to approaches used and reported abnormal signs and symptoms to medical care professionals on staff.
  • Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Volunteered to fill gaps for on call rotation when necessary.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory therapy

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
1991

Skills

  • Infection control standards
  • Extensive ER experience
  • Medication administration expert
  • Inpatient and outpatient care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Flow sheet charting
  • Clinical issues understanding
  • Clinical training
  • Hands-on clinical instruction
  • CPR and BLS certified
  • AED certification
  • Personal and professional integrity
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Relationship and team building
  • Specimen collection and processing
  • Charting
  • Speaking clearly
  • Individual instruction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Critical thinking proficiency
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Ventilator care
  • Oxygen machine maintenance
  • Sound decision-making
  • Tracheostomy Insertion and management

Accomplishments

Was appointed as the interim Director of the Respiratory care department. Responsible for overseeing the workings of the department as we sought to hire a new director.

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Lakeview Specialty Hospital
07.2016 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory therapy

Madison Area Technical College
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