Judy Murray
Bluefield,WV
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Princeton Community Hospital, adept in airway management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective respiratory care protocols and compassionate advocacy. Recognized for delivering critical care and training staff in best practices, ensuring high-quality patient support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Princeton Community Hospital
Princeton Wv
02.2020 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- 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.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Princeton Community Hospital
Princeton Wv
01.2013 - 02.2020
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain quality patient care.
- Served as a dependable resource for nurses and other healthcare staff, providing guidance on proper lead placement and interpretation of cardiac monitor findings.
- Trained and supervised new cardiac monitor technicians on best practices and safety measures.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while analyzing complex waveform patterns for abnormalities or changes in patient condition.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment after each appointment, changed batteries and checked for malfunctions.
Patient Access Registrar
Princeton Community Hospital
Princeton Wv
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Optimized appointment scheduling by accurately recording patient preferences and availability while balancing provider schedules.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently registering patients and verifying insurance information.
- Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
- Determined patient financial needs and referred eligible patients to proper county, state, or federal agencies to obtain financial assistance.
- Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
- Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.
Education
Associate Of Science - Respiratory
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2020
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment setup
- Treatment administration
Certification
CRT, ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Princeton Community Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Princeton Community Hospital
01.2013 - 02.2020
Patient Access Registrar
Princeton Community Hospital
02.2012 - 01.2013
Associate Of Science - Respiratory
Independence University