Keshawnda L. Davis
Richmond
Summary
Professional Respiratory Care Practitioner offering 5 years of medical experience and success in providing optimal outcomes for patients with respiratory healthcare needs. Expert in providing patients with focused care through respiratory evaluations, individualized treatment plan creation, medical documentation, and health condition education. Dedicated to building meaningful connections with patients and their families, providing education and emotional support to promote comfort, trust, and positive health outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Bon Secours St. Mary's
08.2023 - Current
- Assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
- Developed protocols for weaning patients off mechanical ventilation safely and effectively.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques, including chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, and suctioning.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopies or intubations when needed.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Attended continuing education workshops, conferences, or webinars related to advancements in respiratory care.
- Set up, monitored, and adjusted mechanical ventilators and other respiratory equipment.
- Participate in daily rounds with doctors to adjust therapies and improve patient outcomes
Respiratory Therapist
HCA Johnston Willis
03.2021 - Current
- Counseled patients and family members on respiratory health conditions, treatments and medications.
- Ensured proper functioning of all respiratory equipment by performing routine maintenance checks and calibrations.
- Developed protocols for weaning patients off mechanical ventilation safely and effectively.
- Administered prescribed medications through inhalation therapy or nebulizer treatments.
- Managed airways with appropriate positioning, securing, humidification selection and suctioning.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques, including chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, and suctioning.
- Assessed patients' respiratory needs and provided appropriate treatments.
- Identified best mode of ventilation and opportunities to optimize patient-ventilator interface.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Respiratory Therapy
J. Sargeant Reynolds
Richmond, Va05-2021
Skills
- Care Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Care Unit
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Treatment Plan Development
- Tracheostomy Care
- Pediatric ER
- Bronchial Hygiene Techniques
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Mechanical Ventilators (Puritan Bennett 840 and 980, Servo-i, Servo-u)
- Developing patient care plans
- Medical Record Documentation
- Medical terminology expertise
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
LANGUAGE
English
Fluent
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Bon Secours St. Mary's
08.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
HCA Johnston Willis
03.2021 - Current
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Respiratory Therapy
J. Sargeant Reynolds