Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
Nyack, NY
03.2000 - 09.2021
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
Managed critical care patients on ventilators
Pulmonary Function Lab Manager
Bon Secours
West Nyack, NY
10.2001 - 03.2020
Interviewed, hired and trained lab therapists to perform tests and analyze results.
Purchased equipment and supplies
Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
Maintained employee records for state inspections of Arterial Blood Gas analyzer
Managed schedule for therapists
Skills
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
Professional Clinical Judgement
Organized
Reliable
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY
02.2000
Timeline
Pulmonary Function Lab Manager
Bon Secours
10.2001 - 03.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
03.2000 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy