Dedicated respiratory therapist with over thirteen years experience. Ability to lead others by following protocols and policies dedicated to good patient care and outcomes. Ability to collaborate with others to achieve excellent patient care. Reliable and effective communication skills lead to better relationships amongst colleagues. Dedicated to excellence and always looking for ways to improve.
Managed shifts to maintain workflows for staff assignments leading to optimal patient care.
Balanced schedules to ensure proper staffing for patient census.
Mentored and assisted with development of entry level therapists in improving skills.
Assisted in training staff on new equipment when necessary.
Maintained environmental cleanliness in addition to assisting with inventory and stocking as needed.
Conducted yearly employee evaluations for twenty employees.
Delivered respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician in adult patient care areas including the Emergency Room, Intensive Care and floor care areas
Managed and operated ventilators for the critically ill patients requiring an artificial airway.
Assisted physicians with bedside procedures including intubations, tracheostomies and bronchoscopies.
Conducted patient assessment to include the need for oxygen, aerosol or medication therapy to be carried out by department policy.
Worked together with ICU multidisciplinary teams to best align our care to achieve best possible patient outcomes .
Performed Arterial Blood gas analysis and punctures.
Delivered respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician in adult patient care areas including the Emergency Room, Intensive Care and floor care areas
Managed and operated ventilators for the critically ill patients requiring an artificial airway.
Assisted physicians with bedside procedures including intubations, tracheostomies and bronchoscopies.
Conducted patient assessment to include the need for oxygen, aerosol or medication therapy to be carried out by department policy.
Worked together with ICU multidisciplinary teams to best align our care to achieve best possible patient outcomes .
Preformed Arterial Blood gas punctures and analysis.
Thirteen years as a clinical respiratory therapist
Scheduling and staffing management capabilities
Ability to listen to others and learn from our mistakesKnowledge of respiratory disease processes and capable of delivering high quality respiratory care at all times
Good communication skills amongst the patient care teams(physicians, nurses, family, etc)
Current BLS certification
Current NRP certification
Current Blood gas Technologist
Current BLS certification
Current NRP certification
Current Blood gas Technologist