Lauren Sears
Memphis,TN
Summary
Registered Respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments. I am a seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 10 years of experience in critical care 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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Lebonheur Children's Hospital
01.2014 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- 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.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN04.2013
High School Diploma -
Overton High School
Memphis, TN05.2003
Skills
- EMR Management
- Medication Administration
- Deliver Treatment
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Standards of Excellence
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Respiratory Medical Equipment
- Ventilator Management
- Blood Gas Analysis
Additional Information
- Membership with AARC
- Licensed and Registered with NBRC
- ABG Endorsement
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Lebonheur Children's Hospital
01.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Overton High School
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