Lacey Wiggins
Wellington,FL
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1 year of experience in a fast-paced Level 1 trauma center, adept at delivering critical care and emergency respiratory interventions. Proven ability to operate life-saving equipment,administer therapeutic gases, and educate patients on respiratory health. Seeking to apply expertise at Palms West Hospital to optimize patient outcomes and ensure the highest standard of respiratory care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Delray Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored students, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- 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.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
Waitress
Yard House
12.2019 - 12.2022
Waitress
Texas Roadhouse
02.2018 - 12.2019
Education
Respiratory Therapy Program -
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CAHealth Science -
California State University of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CAHealth Science -
Bakersfield Community College
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Respiratory Medication Administration
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Ethics and Professionalism
Certification
- Florida Licensed RRT
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Clinical Experience Details
Assisted in emergency care, including artificial respiration, compressions, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Read prescriptions, measured arterial blood gases, and reviewed chart to assess patient condition. Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs and arterial blood gases. Set up and operated devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment. Enforced safety rules and ensure careful adherence of physician's orders. Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears. Maintained charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Delray Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Waitress
Yard House
12.2019 - 12.2022
Waitress
Texas Roadhouse
02.2018 - 12.2019
Respiratory Therapy Program -
San Joaquin Valley College
Health Science -
California State University of Bakersfield
Health Science -
Bakersfield Community College