LaShawnda Perry
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience in neonatal and pediatric care, notably at Riley Hospital for Children. Excelled in airway management and mechanical ventilation, enhancing patient outcomes. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Skilled in patient education and emergency response, ensuring high-quality care and safety. Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 16 years of experience in healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Riley Hospital For Children
01.2024 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Children Medical Center- Dallas
07.2021 - 12.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Akron Children's Hospital
09.2020 - 05.2021
Travel Respiratory Therapist
McLaren Oaklawn
06.2020 - 08.2020
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Akron Children's Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2020
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
12.2018 - 05.2019
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Maui Memorial Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2018
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Select Speciality Hospital
12.2017 - 06.2018
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital General Pediatrics
07.2017 - 12.2017
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Riley Hospital For Children
06.2016 - 06.2017
Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
Fairview Hospital
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed strong relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate seamless communication regarding patient care plans.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing respiratory therapy protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
05.2008 - 06.2015
- 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.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI04.2008
Skills
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Respiratory Monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education
- Intubation
- Medication Administration
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
Certification
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
Timeline
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Riley Hospital For Children
01.2024 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Children Medical Center- Dallas
07.2021 - 12.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Akron Children's Hospital
09.2020 - 05.2021
Travel Respiratory Therapist
McLaren Oaklawn
06.2020 - 08.2020
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Akron Children's Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2020
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
12.2018 - 05.2019
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Maui Memorial Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2018
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Select Speciality Hospital
12.2017 - 06.2018
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital General Pediatrics
07.2017 - 12.2017
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Riley Hospital For Children
06.2016 - 06.2017
Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
Fairview Hospital
06.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
05.2008 - 06.2015
Associate of Applied Science -
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
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