Laura Helms

• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
• Charting system used was Epic per hospital protocols.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
• Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
• Managed over 50 patient procedures per shift.

EPIC charting system per hospital protocol.

• Maintained patient charts information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws privacy guidelines.
• ICU monitoring and managing COVID patients on ventilators.
• Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Monitored patients physiological responses to therapy, vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations
• Provided emergency care to patients
• Managed and treated about 30 patient procedures sift.

• Cerner and Epic charting system and charted per hospital protocol.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers Aragon and positive pressure equipment.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Monitored COVID patients, repositioned to pronging position, intubation and assist in intubations.
• First responder to all cardiac and respiratory arrest.
• ED assisted with contra-sedation resetting shoulders.
• Equipment used: Care-Scape R860, Phillip V60 BIPAP, High Flow
• Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield
• Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment

• Cerner and EPIC charting system used per protocol.
• Aided physicians and ED physicians with various procedures, ventilator management and intubations.
• Provided emergency care to patients In ED, ICU, and through-out hospital.
• Transport patients to sister hospitals.
• Neonatal to Adult non-invasive ventilation management.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Went to all C-sections.
• Assisted physicians in intubation/intubated neonatal to infants.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Equipment used: Servo 300, LTV, PB 840, Vision BIPAP, Phillip V 60 BIPAP, VIP Bird, Vapotherm High Flow NC
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management
• Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages
• Provided emergency care to patients

• Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
• Assisted in ED Traumas such as gunshot wounds, stabbing, burn victims, and MVA.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Obtained ABGs, radial and brachial, from arterial lines, femoral sticks, analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to physicians and other staff.
• Conducted tests such as EKGs.
• Worked all ICU units and NICU.
• On NICU transport team.
• Team leader of 7 members while providing exceptional patient service.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Equipment used: Servo 300, VIP Bird, Mark 7 Bird, neonatal Oscillator, SPAG, Vision BIPAP