Laykn Howard
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Maryville,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
New Healthcare Solutions
Chesterfield, MO
02.2021 - Current
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Louis University Hospital
St Louis, MO
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Wilkes Medical Center
North Wilkesboro, NC
11.2017 - 05.2020
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC 08.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
Respiratory equipment setup
Physical assessments
Professional bedside manner
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education
Medication Administration
Dependable and Responsible
Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
New Healthcare Solutions
02.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Louis University Hospital
06.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
06.2018 - 05.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Wilkes Medical Center
11.2017 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Wilkes Community College
08.2015 - 05.2018