Laura Tant
Ohatchee,AL
Summary
Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta , GA
04.2024 - Current
- Ventilator management in a pediatric hospital setting.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Administer respiratory medicine to improve patient status
- Provides different modalities to improve patients airway clearance
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
ProLink Healthcare
San Diego, California
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Administered medication and ventilatory support
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
Crisis Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing
Kansas City, Missouri
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
Montgomery , AL
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Ordered medical supplies necessary for providing quality respiratory care services.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
Respiratory Therapist
Tanner Medical Center
Carrollton , GA
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden , AL
01.2010 - 04.2015
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation, and assistance and operate and manage mechanical ventilators.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Stringfellow Memorial Hospital
Anniston, AL
01.2006 - 06.2008
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and .
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite
Atlanta, GA
02.2000 - 05.2005
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Monitored patients' vital signs during treatments.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Ventilator management for pediatric population
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05-2025
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College For Health Professions
National City, CA06-2009
Respiratory Therapy Technician
UAB School For Health Related Professions
Birmingham, AL06-1993
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Patient assessment
- Respiratory therapy
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
- RRT NBRC
- AARC member with neonatal specialty
- ACLS
- NRP
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
04.2024 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 04.2024
Travel Respiratory Therapist
ProLink Healthcare
01.2022 - 04.2023
Crisis Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing
03.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
01.2020 - 03.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Tanner Medical Center
01.2014 - 04.2019
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 04.2015
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Stringfellow Memorial Hospital
01.2006 - 06.2008
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite
02.2000 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Jacksonville State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College For Health Professions
Respiratory Therapy Technician
UAB School For Health Related Professions