Joshua Miller
Thelma,KY
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 14 year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Respiratory Therapy paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Adapt Health
05.2019 - Current
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Set CPAP/BIPAP devices according to physicians orders and completed follow up calls to patients while monitoring compliance
Respiratory Therapist
Kings Daughter Medical Center
06.2009 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- 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.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH05.2009
Skills
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Team Collaboration
- Treatment Administration
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Patient Care Documentation
- Equipment Cleaning
- Patient Care
- Care Plan Management
- Physical Assessments
- Equipment Setup
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Medical Terminology
- Outpatient Care
- Emergency Medical Care
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Adapt Health
05.2019 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Kings Daughter Medical Center
06.2009 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Shawnee State University
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