Julie Beiswanger
Valparaiso,IN
Summary
Respiratory Therapist experienced in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Ruby Director
Mia Bella Candles
Valparaiso, IN
03.2021 - Current
- Built strong referral network to generate new business opportunities.
- Planned and implemented strategies to grow revenue.
- Successfully improved employment turnover through creating incentive and training programs.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
- Sold products and services in field for Mia Bella Candles company.
Respiratory Therapist
Community Hospital
Munster, IN
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Assessed patients including breath sounds, and oxygen saturation. Weaned patients based on these findings. Performed home oxygen evaluations. Communicated well with Nurses and patients and their families about respiratory care.
- Administered intermittent or continuous oxygen and medication delivery therapy per Physician orders. Small volume nebulizers, MDI's and DPI's as well as bronchodilators,steroid therapy and mucolytics were used to treat patients.
- Initiated and maintained non invasive ventilation procedures with BIPAP, CPAP and Heated high flow cannula. Documented information in a timely manner using EPIC electronic medical record.
- Performed Arterial Blood gas punctures for analysis. Assisted Physicians and nurses on treatment based on results.
- Provided ventilator management and documentation of parameters and spontaneous breathing trials. Assisted physicians in intubation.
- Performed CPR by giving chest compressions and breaths with a manual resuscitator.
Respiratory Therapist
Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation
Valparaiso, IN
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
- Provided education and support to patients' family members.
- Prepared required treatment records and reports.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College
Crown Point, IN05.2017
Skills
- Patient Care
- Time Management
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Community Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2024
Ruby Director
Mia Bella Candles
03.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation
12.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College
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