Leviya Cole
Collinsville
Summary
Experienced with respiratory therapy procedures and patient care. Utilizes ventilator management and therapeutic interventions to enhance patient outcomes. Track record of effective collaboration with healthcare teams and patient education. Knowledgeable Respiratory Therapist with strong foundation in respiratory therapy care and patient management. Effectively provided acute and chronic respiratory support, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in ventilator management and patient education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist (PRN)
Ochsner Stennis Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Ensured basic airway management and clearance.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Respiratory Therapist (PRN)
Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2025
- Serviced adult and pediatric patients, ER, Telemetry care.
- Performed EKGs.
- Performed routine blood gas analysis, I-STAT consisting of arterial samples for all patients.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Regency Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records. (EPIC)
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, beside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, beside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Education
A.A.S - Respiratory Therapist
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05.2019
Skills
- Word, Excel, and SpreadSheet Skills
- Strong critical judgement
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Proficient in CPAPS, BiPAPs, sleep therapy equipment
- Clinical Leadership
- Safety Protocols and Procedures
- Patient care documentation
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
Accomplishments
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP
- Proficient in arterial blood gases, interpreting, and reporting results.
- Knowledgeable of Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators, High flows, Vapotherm, V-60 BiPap, and I-STAT
- Monitored and audited the following charting systems: EPIC, Cerner and Meditech
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Regency Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2023
Respiratory Therapist (PRN)
Ochsner Stennis Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Respiratory Therapist (PRN)
Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2025
A.A.S - Respiratory Therapist
Meridian Community College
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