Lauren Ellis
Charlotte
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. Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 10 years of experience in critical 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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2018 - Current
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Spearheaded clinical training and orientation for newly hired staff and university students.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
- Consulted and counseled patients and caregivers.
- Provided patients with information about treatment plans, prescribed medications and at-home care for chronic and acute conditions.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Precepted new Respiratory therapist following established standards of practice and organizational policies.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling pupils.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
05.2015 - 03.2018
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Documented, handled and reported critical values.
- Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
- Spearheaded clinical training and orientation for newly hired staff and university students.
- Consulted and counseled patients and caregivers.
Private Nanny
Private Family Client
09.2010 - 09.2016
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Team Lead
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream
05.2011 - 05.2015
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA05.2015
Skills
- Transport Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Documentation
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Relationship Building
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Safety Protocols and Procedures
- Treatment Administration
- First Aid and CPR
- Problem-Solving
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Education
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Infection Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Equipment Cleaning
- Reporting and Documentation
- Medical Terminology
- Care Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Computer Skills
- Endotracheal intubation
- Patient education
- Oxygen therapy
- Care plan management
- Airway management
- Ventilator management
- Tracheostomy care
- Physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient needs assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Practice improvement
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2018 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
05.2015 - 03.2018
Team Lead
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream
05.2011 - 05.2015
Private Nanny
Private Family Client
09.2010 - 09.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Columbus Technical College
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