Karen Brown

Working Level IV NICU and helping with Adults when needed. Working with Servo u, Servo i, PB980 vents, ocsillators, nitrate, CPT, nebilizer treatments, Nasal cpaps, HI flow and nasal cannulas, ABGS and cap gases in NICU. Assisting in codes in NICU and Adults.

Administering nebilizer treatments, CPT, Trach care, ABGs oxygen on Adult floors,

• Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
• Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
• Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate and empathetic care throughout the treatment process.

Working in Nicu Level 4, managing ventilators, oscillators and nitrate. Bubble Cpap, and nasal cannula/high flows, CPT. Assissting with delivery of surfactent, and intubations and extubations. assisting in high risk delivery's and CPR.

Maintained accurate documention of patient assessment, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical charting.

Observed, patient treatment responses.

Responding to emergency situations requiring airway management or other respiratory interventions.

Management of oxygenation, airways, ventilators, Bpap,Cpap, Hi flows, CPR. CPT, ABG's, EKG's, nebilizer Treatments, nitrate managment and documentation of patient care,

• Enhanced patient experience during aerosol treatments by demonstrating proper technique while ensuring they are comfortable throughout the process.
• Supported successful surgical procedures for patients requiring intubation or tracheostomy placement by providing expert assistance to the surgical team.
• Expedited emergency response times, participating in Code Blue situations as an essential member of the rapid response team.
• Optimized ventilator management by assessing patient needs and making necessary adjustments based on clinical findings.
• Assisted physicians in diagnosing complex respiratory conditions through thorough assessment and interpretation of diagnostic tests.
• Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.

• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.

• Working independently, with floors and ER. ABG's EKG's, Neb treatments. Codes, oxygenation. Cerna charting system.
• Selected and administered appropriate medications and dosage levels to address patient conditions.
• Managed airways with appropriate positioning, securing, humidification selection and suctioning.
• Performed incentive spirometry on patients to facilitate airway clearance and lung expansion.
• Observed patient treatment responses and documented data in company software.
• Monitored and evaluated therapy outcomes and suggested actionable alternatives when appropriate.
• Read physician orders to determine treatment requirements, including therapy type, method, and duration.
• Delivered skilled emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Assessed patient conditions and responses to treatments based on intake information and equipment readings.
• Set up, monitored, and adjusted mechanical ventilators and other respiratory equipment.
• Kept equipment safe and efficient with regular inspections, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Improved patient compliance by thoroughly explaining treatments and answering questions.

• I worked mainly with level 3 nicu, managing oxygenation on newborns with nasal cannulas, bubble cpapp, neopuff, assisting with intubations and high risk deliverings, c- sections to natural births. I work on main floors, cardiac, ortho, neuro, surgical and Level III nicu. managing oxygenation, bpap, cpap, neb treatments, airways, trach management. Vapotherms, bellavista bpap and high flows. Abg's ekgs. Charting with Meditech, and charging 02.
• Managed airways with appropriate positioning, securing, humidification selection and suctioning.
• Monitored and evaluated therapy outcomes and suggested actionable alternatives when appropriate.
• Met unique patient needs and determined appropriate treatment type and frequency.
• Observed patient treatment responses and documented data in company software.
• Identified best mode of ventilation and opportunities to optimize patient-ventilator interface.
• Selected and administered appropriate medications and dosage levels to address patient conditions.
• Evaluated diagnosis to develop appropriate care plan and made adjustments to accommodate progress and challenges.
• Improved patient compliance by thoroughly explaining treatments and answering questions.
• Read physician orders to determine treatment requirements, including therapy type, method, and duration.
• Delivered skilled emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Kept equipment safe and efficient with regular inspections, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Managed patient care in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Followed specific treatment parameters when preparing apparatuses to deliver therapeutic gas and control environmental conditions.

• I performed independently working in ICU, ER, floor work such as cardiac and med surg , and nursery. I worked with Puriten Bennett ventilators, aerogen neb, abg's ekg's, charting with Meditech charting. Bpap's, Cpap's, Airvo's. assisiting with intubations. Trach care and management. extubations, nebulizer treatments.
• Counseled patients and family members on respiratory health conditions, treatments and medications.
• Improved treatment outcomes and performed baseline pulmonary function screening to proactively address health issues.
• Managed airways with appropriate positioning, securing, humidification selection and suctioning.
• Observed patient treatment responses and documented data in company software.
• Identified best mode of ventilation and opportunities to optimize patient-ventilator interface.
• Monitored and evaluated therapy outcomes and suggested actionable alternatives when appropriate.
• Assessed patient conditions and responses to treatments based on intake information and equipment readings.

• Ventilator/BIPAP/CPAP/high flow management. oxygenation, ABG;s, EKG's, nebulizer treatments, cpt, assiting with intubations, cpr, Charges, charting with Cerna, ABG machine (OPTI medical) nightly QC management and testing. Working indepently. Patient education.

• Patient care in Er, icu, med surg. Managing v60 bipaps, drager vents, nebulizer treatments, high flow (airvo (adults and pedis) , vapotherm (adults and pedis infants,) and various oxygen therapy. Meditech charting, ABG machine managment ABL 800 flex.

• Managed airways with appropriate positioning, securing, humidification selection, and suctioning.
• Performed incentive spirometry on patients to facilitate airway clearance and lung expansion.
• Observed patient treatment responses and documented data in company software.
• Identified best mode of ventilation and opportunities to optimize patient-ventilator interface.
• Monitored and evaluated therapy outcomes and suggested actionable alternatives when appropriate.
• Improved patient compliance by thoroughly explaining treatments and answering questions.
• Taught patients how to perform breathing exercises and at-home care.
• Delivered skilled emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Managed patient care in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Read physician orders to determine treatment requirements, including therapy type, method and duration.
• Set up, monitored and adjusted mechanical ventilators and other respiratory equipment.
• Kept equipment safe and efficient with regular inspections, cleaning and maintenance.
• Trained students in respiratory therapy techniques, patient care, and safety standards.
• Infant sipap and pedi care

• Documented patients therapy and reactions in full for diagnosis and monitoring purposes.
• Supported needs of critically ill patients with use of ventilators and oxygen support devices.
• Helped team remain on-target by keeping supplies, equipment and instruments well-organized.
• Follow strict security checks for each patient and procedure, including comparing their bracelets to documented information.
• Treated emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and cystic fibrosis.
• Positioned patients correctly and safely using body stabilizing equipment and protective padding.
• Delivered exceptional care to patients suffering from sudden onset and chronic concerns.
• Offered skilled emergency care to victims of traumatic injuries and acute illnesses.
• Kept equipment clean, sterilized, and well-maintained for patients needs.
• Adjusted treatments plans to maintain progress and correct emerging problems.
• Administered emergency breathing treatments for asthma and pneumonia.
• Improved long-term results by teaching patients about at-home use of respiratory equipment.
• Regulated equipment operations and flow of oxygen, gases, and compounds through proper use of sophisticated medical equipment.
• Used intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments and ultrasonic nebulizer treatments on wide range of conditions.
• Supported accurate diagnoses of different issues, carefully collecting, handling and testing samples.
• Protected patients through ongoing monitoring and proactive treatment adjustments.

• Management of Ventalators, Bipaps, IPPB, metanebs, chest physical therapy, nebulizer treatments, ez paps, CPR, trach care, oxygen checks and therapy, ABG's. Experience on floors, ICU, PCU and ER. Experience in Acute and Ltach facilty. Experience in ICU, ER, PCU, Covid unit. assiting in intubation, extubations. Assisting with Bronchs and Tracheostomy. Minimal experience in NICU, with deliverys, and cpap, on infants.

• Delivered skilled emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Improved patient compliance by thoroughly explaining treatments and answering questions.
• Followed specific treatment parameters when preparing apparatuses to deliver therapeutic gas and control environmental conditions.
• Taught patients how to perform breathing exercises and at-home care.

• Trach management, Long term ventilator management, Trach care, Neb treatments, Oxygen management..