Karen Amon
Saint Thomas,PA
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 27 years of experience in enhancing patient outcomes at WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital. Skillful in medical care and fostering team collaboration, consistently improving treatment plans and efficacy for critically ill patients. Committed to ongoing professional development and patient education. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital
05.2010 - Current
- Adjust ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Manage and operate mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentor new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provide emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Work with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and to improve breathing.
- Document therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluate patient response to respiratory treatments and revise care plans accordingly.
- Consistently respond within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Coordinate with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
- Enhance patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Provide designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Educate patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Complete continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maintain patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Conduct tests such as EKGs
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Summit Health Chambersburg Hospital
06.1997 - 05.2010
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown
Johnstown, PA05.1997
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory Medication Administration
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Patient Education
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient care documentation
- Care Plan Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Team Collaboration
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Emergency medical care
- Patient Instruction
- Patient Advocacy
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital
05.2010 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Summit Health Chambersburg Hospital
06.1997 - 05.2010
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown
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