Leah Arnold
Imboden,AR
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 13+ years of experience in acute 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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Respiratory Therapist
White River Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Elevated patient satisfaction rates by promptly addressing concerns, answering questions, and delivering exceptional bedside manner.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bedside care, ventilator management, and intubations.
CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
St. Bernards Five Rivers
07.2014 - Current
- Administer updrafts, mdi, and dpi as ordered
- Maintain transport ventilator, bipaps, cpaps, hfnc, and other o2 needs
- Perform abgs
- Act as a patient/family educator and liaison
- Work closely with all other departments and physicians while multitasking.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Elevated patient satisfaction rates by promptly addressing concerns, answering questions, and delivering exceptional bedside manner.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bedside care, ventilator management, and intubations.
CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
02.2011 - 06.2015
- Administer updrafts, dpi and mdi as ordered
- Maintain ventilators, bipaps, cpaps, trachs, AFM, bird-mark, and other o2 needs
- Perform abgs
- Act as patient/family education and liaison
- Work closely with other departs and physicians while multi-tasking.
CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
04.2010 - 10.2011
- Administer updrafts, mdi and dpi as ordered
- Maintain Ventilators, bipaps, cpaps and other o2 needs
- Act as a patient/family educator and liaison
- Work closely with all other departments and physicians while multitasking.
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Respiratory Therapy
BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Pocahontas, AR05.2010
High School Diploma -
SLOAN-HENDRIX HIGH SCHOOL
IMBODEN, AR05.2006
Skills
ACLS, NRP
Team player
Good people skills
Willing to learn
Caring Bedside Manner
Respiratory Care Protocols
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Certified in CPR/AED
Medical Terminology
Emergency medical care
Equipment Cleaning
Arterial blood gas analysis
Professional Bedside Manner
Aerosol Therapy
Tracheostomy Care
Patient Needs Assessment
Team Collaboration
Strong Clinical Judgment
Relationship Building
Certified Respiratory Therapist - Sleep Disorders Specialist
Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- CRT-SDS - Certified Respiratory Therapist - Sleep Disorders Specialist
Timeline
Certified Respiratory Therapist
White River Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
10.2021 - 04.2022
CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
St. Bernards Five Rivers
07.2014 - Current
CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
02.2011 - 06.2015
CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
04.2010 - 10.2011
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Respiratory Therapy
BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
SLOAN-HENDRIX HIGH SCHOOL