LARYSA CLAYTON
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 2-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Respiratory Care , paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Adventist Health
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
RRT
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing respiratory care services throughout the facility.
- Maintained meticulous documentation of all patient interactions, treatments administered, and progress updates in electronic medical records systems.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong communication between colleagues and actively participating in team meetings.
- Supported clinical research initiatives within the respiratory therapy field by contributing expertise and participating in data collection efforts.
- Skillfully operated complex respiratory equipment, ensuring proper function and accurate results for optimal patient care.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
RRT
Medical Center Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided effective airway management interventions for patients experiencing acute respiratory distress or failure, resulting in stabilized conditions and improved outcomes.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients'' respiratory status to determine appropriate interventions and treatment strategies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for patients with chronic respiratory conditions by providing comprehensive discharge planning and follow-up care instructions.
RRT
UMC Health System | Lubbock, Texas
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based respiratory care protocols and individualized treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
CMC Nephrology, Certified Nursing Assistant
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Infection control, Safety and rehabilitation, Proper hygiene, showers, Positioning, transferring, feeding, and moving patients, Recording vital signs and measurements, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Multitasking, Empathy
Carillon House, Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Working and caring for residents with advanced dementia
Deputy Director for Cultural Affairs
Belarussian College #4 of Minsk, Belarus
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Teaching, Scheduling, organization of college events
Farhangsarahonar, Shahin Shahr, Esfahan, Iran
04.2009 - 05.2011
- Teaching, Development of acting skills of adults and children
Sales manager for gas control products
Gas Souzan Company, Esfahan, Iran
12.2007 - 05.2011
- Management, Sale of gas equipment
Deputy Director for Cultural Affairs
Belarusian State Gymnasium at the Technological University of Minsk, Belarus
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Teaching, Scheduling, organization of college events
Education
Master's Degree in Theater Directing and Directing, Pedagogy -
Belarusian State University of Culture and Art
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
South Plains College
05.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant Program -
Vista College
12.2018
High School #2 of Ivanava
05.1994
Skills
- Oxygen Therapy Administration
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Bronchial Hygiene Therapy
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure
- Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
- Respiratory Therapy Techniques
- Airway Management Expertise
- Respiratory Disease Knowledge
- Patient assessment proficiency
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Team Collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Education
- Airway Management
- Equipment Cleaning
- Physical assessments
- End of life care
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Medical Terminology
- Patient care documentation
- Care Planning
- Treatment Plan Development
- Diagnostic Tools
- Spirometer reading
- Treatment Administration
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Critical Care Experience
- Aerosol Medication Delivery
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Drug administration trained
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Tracheostomy care
- Intubation
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 11/15/2022
- CPR certification, 01/2021 - 01/2024
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Clinical Training Experience
- Covenant Medical Center
- Covenant Children's Hospital
- UMC
- Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital
- Covenant Plainview Hospital
- Levelland Hospital
- Cardiac ICU
- Medical Surgical ICU
- Emergency Department
- NICU
- PICU
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Professional Working
Belarussian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Adventist Health
07.2024 - 02.2025
RRT
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center
01.2024 - 07.2024
RRT
Medical Center Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
RRT
UMC Health System | Lubbock, Texas
05.2022 - 01.2023
CMC Nephrology, Certified Nursing Assistant
08.2020 - 01.2021
Carillon House, Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2018 - 01.2020
Deputy Director for Cultural Affairs
Belarussian College #4 of Minsk, Belarus
08.2011 - 10.2012
Farhangsarahonar, Shahin Shahr, Esfahan, Iran
04.2009 - 05.2011
Sales manager for gas control products
Gas Souzan Company, Esfahan, Iran
12.2007 - 05.2011
Deputy Director for Cultural Affairs
Belarusian State Gymnasium at the Technological University of Minsk, Belarus
01.1994 - 01.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
South Plains College
Certified Nurse Assistant Program -
Vista College
High School #2 of Ivanava
Master's Degree in Theater Directing and Directing, Pedagogy -
Belarusian State University of Culture and Art
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