Leisa Kreeger Harris, RRT

• Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
• Offered specific advice to help clients work through educational or occupational issues.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
• 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.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
• 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.
• Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
• Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
• Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
• Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
• Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
• Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.

• Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
• 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.
• Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
• Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
• Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
• Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
• Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
• Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
• Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• 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.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• 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.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
• Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
• Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
• Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
• Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.

• Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
• Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
• Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
• Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
• Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.

Patient assessment and recommendation of therapy modalities.

ABG and CBG procurement with analysis on iSTAT system.

Initiate and monitor Invasive/Noninvasive ventilation

Monitor and chart patient response to therapies.

Run 12 lead EKG analysis.

Educate patient and family about disease process and quality of life interventions.

• Initiate and monitor invasive/noninvasive mechanical ventilation for ventilator dependant patients.
• Initiate weaning procedures following hospital and physician protocol.
• Administer therapeutic oxygen, pulmonary bronchodilator treatments, procurement of arterial blood gases.
• Perform routine tracheostomy care and cleaning.
• Patient assessment and monitoring.
• Patient and family education in appropriate disease management techniques.

• Provided pet owners with excellent customer service and compassionate care for their pets.
• Greeted customers in a pleasant manner and escorted them to the examination room.
• Supported 3 veterinarians in a private animal clinic.
• Managed an adjoining veterinary supply shop that sold medications, animal food and pet equipment.
• Filled prescriptions and coordinated refills for clients
• Scheduled appointments and walk in appointments
• Answered 3 line telephone system
• Initiated a computerized inventory program
• General clerical office duties

• Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
• Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
• Optimized airway management by skillfully performing endotracheal intubations under challenging circumstances.
• Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate and empathetic care throughout the treatment process.
• Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
• 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.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.

• Assisted veterinarian with surgery and procedures requiring anesthesia and and mechanical ventilation
• Interviewed owners to obtain medical information, obtained weight and vital signs on their pets.
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
• Trained new staff on radiology and OSHA procedures.
• Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
• Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
• Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
• Implemented necessary changes based on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments.
• Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals in collaboration with the veterinarian.

• Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilators
• High frequency oscillatory ventilation monitoring
• Administer therapeutic oxygen, bronchodilator and surfactant therapy
• Patient monitoring and assessment, appropriate therapy recommendation
• Shift supervisor as needed
• Arterial, A-Line and capillary blood gas procurement and analysis

• Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilation
• Therapeutic oxygen and pulmonary treatments
• Patient assessment and appropriate therapy recommendation
• Patient and family education
• Arterial blood gas procurement and analysis

• Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilation
• Capillary blood gas procurement and analysis
• Initiate high frequency oscillatory ventilation and surfactant therapy

• Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilation
• Arterial and A-Line blood gas procurement
• Therapeutic oxygen and pulmonary treatments
• Patient and family education
• Patient monitoring, assessment and appropriate treatment recommendation