Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators
Cooperated and communicated with physicians and other hospital personnel.
Administered pulmonary function tests
Educated patient and family on patient's illness and treatments
Maintained accurate patient records
Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Respiratory Therapist
St Vincents East
07.2022 - 07.2023
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management
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
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations
Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
Respiratory Therapy Intern
St. Vincent's East
03.2022 - 07.2022
Provided basic respiratory therapy services under supervision of licensed Respiratory Therapist.
Delivered high-quality care and support to various patient types
Clean and sanitized respiratory equipment for patient use
Organized and stocked respiratory department and equipment rooms
Barista
Starbucks
11.2019 - 03.2021
Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods
Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
Restocked display cases, fridges, and shelves
Supported training efforts for new hires
prepared and served high-quality beverages and food items
Dental Assistant Intern
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
03.2019 - 07.2019
Measured and recorded patient vital signs
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Assisted dentist and hygienists in chair-side dental procedures
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment
Organized and restocked treatment rooms between patients
Patient Transporter
Baptist Medical Center South
07.2015 - 08.2016
Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
Improved efficiency in transporting patients by quickly navigating through the hospital''s various departments and floors.
Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
Collaborated with other medical staff to achieve high level of patient safety and care.