Self-motivated, intrinsic, independent registered respiratory therapist with 5 years of experience in the hospital setting with a passion for excellent patient care and education. Flexible and determined in times of change. Adaptable to new roles, strategies and goals. Open to new challenges, collaborations and technological advances.
· Assessed respiratory status of patients, communicated with physicians & nurses and adjusted care plans such as type of medications given and their frequency.
· Responded to rapid responses and medical/airway emergencies.
· Provided oxygen therapy and non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (Airvo HFNC, V60, trilogy)
· Educated patients and family on the use of respiratory medications and how they relate to their disease process.
Collected and analyzed arterial blood gases, assessed patients evolving respiratory needs and made changes to their respiratory care plan accordingly.
· Demonstrated hands-on skills to students ranging from basic to advanced respiratory care.
· Supervised groups of students in multiple trauma intensive care units and assigned their patient assignment.
· Assessed student’s knowledge on topics such as anatomy, physiology, and cardiopulmonary disorders and diseases.
· Evaluated student’s performance and provided feedback on a weekly basis
· Reinforced skillsets used in order to make appropriate clinical decisions regarding patient care and treatment.
· Provided general to advanced respiratory care in several specialized intensive care units, targeting different patient populations, as well as on the floors of the hospital.
· Actively worked in the biocontainment unit during COVID, utilized new strategies in order to optimize lung mechanics and function.
· Initiated and managed ventilatory support, performed spontaneous breathing trials and pulmonary mechanics in order to assess patients readiness for liberation from mechanical ventilation.
· Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments.
· Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals during daily rounds to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
· Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, intubations, tracheostomy placements, and ECMO initiation.