LaDonna Claywell
The Villages,FL
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Baptist Hardin Memorial Hospital, skilled in airway management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and strong clinical judgment. Committed to implementing infection control protocols and delivering compassionate care, ensuring safety and efficacy in respiratory treatments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Retired May of 2019.
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Hardin Memorial Hospital
03.1991 - 05.2019
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and oxygen levels to ensure safety and efficacy of treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and device usage for improved self-care.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain patient safety during therapy sessions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glasgow High School
Glasgow, KYAssociate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College
Bowling Green05.1992
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient care documentation
- Caring bedside manner
- Equipment setup
- Medical record documentation
- Physical assessments
- Treatment administration
- Emergency medical care
- Patient instruction
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Equipment cleaning
- Strong clinical judgment
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Clinical leadership
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Hardin Memorial Hospital
03.1991 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Glasgow High School
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College