Joseph Huys
Gobles,MI
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 15+ years of experience in inpatient healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Patient oriented care, assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Adult Critical care, PICU, General adult and pediatrics, paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Concentic Healthcare Staffing
429 N Drinkwater Boulevard Scottsdale, AZ 85251
10.2022 - Current
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Developed treatment plans for patients resulting in [Number]% respiratory condition symptom relief.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Respiratory Therapist
Ascension Borgess Allegan
Allegan, MI
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
10.2015 - 09.2020
- 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.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
South Bend, IN
01.2010 - 09.2015
- 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.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
South Bend, IN05.2009
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
- Breathing Exercises
- Team Collaboration
- Care Planning
- Physical Assessment
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Concentic Healthcare Staffing
10.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Ascension Borgess Allegan
10.2020 - 09.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
10.2015 - 09.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
01.2010 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana