Leah Shorter
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Seasoned Registered Respiratory Therapist with 20 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Medical Hospital
Lubbock, TX
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by monitoring physiological responses using specialized equipment such as spirometers or pulse oximeters.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Grace Medical
Lubbock, TX
10.2013 - 08.2021
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Documented, handled and reported critical values.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
09.2005 - 01.2014
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
- Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO05.2004
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Outpatient care
- Patient care documentation
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Care plan management
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Medical Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Grace Medical
10.2013 - 08.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Covenant Medical Center
09.2005 - 01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ozarks Technical Community College
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