Leny Godin
Rocky Hill,CT
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Hartford Hospital, excelling in arterial blood gas analysis and patient education. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through innovative non-invasive ventilation strategies and effective team collaboration. Committed to delivering compassionate care while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and maintaining high standards of professionalism.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
O2 Safe Solutions
01.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall patient satisfaction with respiratory care services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure clear communication of treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hartford Hospital
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Developed innovative approaches for noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing rates of intubation.
- Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Assisted in the development of clinical protocols for the management of various respiratory conditions.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Education
Respiratory Care Program
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT08-2017
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory medication administration
- Ethics and professionalism
- Patient education
- Patient care documentation
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Medication administration
- Patient and caregiver education
- Oxygen therapy
- Team collaboration
- Caring bedside manner
- Treatment administration
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient instruction
- Equipment setup
- Coaching and mentoring
- Treatment plan development
- Equipment cleaning
- Patient advocacy
- Physical assessments
- End-of-life care
- Patient needs assessment
- Patient care
- Heavy lifting
- Medical terminology
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Reporting and documentation
- Pulse oximetry
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hartford Hospital
04.2019 - 01.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
O2 Safe Solutions
01.2017 - Current
Respiratory Care Program
University of Hartford
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