Dedicated and well-qualified CRT- offering proven skills in all facets of respiratory patient care, all ventilator modalities understood, respiratory drug administration and treatment plan implementation. Responsive, and proficient in routine care and all ages of emergency care. Bringing 20+ years of experience hospital care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Charge Respiratory Therapist
Hillcrest South Hospital
Tulsa, OK
02.2017 - Current
Off charge for Day or Night shift
Performed setup and operation of mechanical ventilation systems including Hamilton G1, Draeger Evita 1, and Hamilton C1
Set up and run BiPAPs for chronically ill or acutely ill patients using Hamilton C1 or Respironics V60.
Experienced in various areas of patient care including ICU, ER, SDU, post-surgery, post-CABG recovery, and medical surgical units
Experienced with post-delivery infants.
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab
Pulmonary Rehab Contracting Services
Tulsa , OK
03.2013 - 02.2017
Observed and documented patient response to exercise protocols while on cardiac monitoring, make a detailed overview for the cardiologist to review. with planning on how to reach individual outcomes
Maintained accurate documentation of all patient data starting at initial referrals, through intake and insurance verification, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
Pulmonary Rehab has similarities with documentation and progress reporting, but differs somewhat with intake, education, insurance, with a completely different physician, and outcome expectations
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Science
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa Oklahoma
05-2003
Skills
Pediatric and Infant Care
Airway Management
Ventilator management with ABG Interpretation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Tracheostomy Care
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Electronic Medical Records
Team Collaboration
Patient care documentation
Patient Education
Patient Advocacy
Professional Bedside Manner
Equipment vs Patient troubleshooting
Treatment Administration
Equipment Setup
Respiratory equipment setup
All Ages of Emergency care
Affiliations
TCC Respiratory clinical instructor for 6 years
Taken students though the online program- doing clinicals, helping understand respiratory concepts, test prep -to working in the hospital setting
Maintaining current on BLS ACLS PALS NRP and Oklahoma license