K Williams
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, enhancing patient respiratory functions and outcomes. Skilled in patient care and equipment setup, demonstrated through effective treatment plan development and patient advocacy. Excelled in team collaboration and clinical leadership, significantly improving patient satisfaction and care standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RESPIRATORTY THERAPIST
University of Maryland, Baltimore
05.2012 - Current
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Respiratorty Therapist
Baltimore, MD
05.2009 - 05.2012
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Respiratory Therapist
University of Maryland, Baltimore
12.2007 - 01.2009
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Baltimore City Community College ( Essex)
Essex, MD05.2007
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD06.2002
Skills
- Infection Control
- Patient Care
- Physical assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care Planning
- Treatment Plan Development
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Equipment Cleaning
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Leadership
- Care Plan Management
- Relationship Building
- Diagnostic Tools
- Treatment Administration
- Equipment Setup
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Team Collaboration
- End of life care
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Medication Administration
- Patient Instruction
Timeline
RESPIRATORTY THERAPIST
University of Maryland, Baltimore
05.2012 - Current
Respiratorty Therapist
Baltimore, MD
05.2009 - 05.2012
Respiratory Therapist
University of Maryland, Baltimore
12.2007 - 01.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Baltimore City Community College ( Essex)
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Baltimore City Community College
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