Levonda “Jeannie” Deal
Conover,NC
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist known for strong critical thinking and healthcare collaboration skills. Expertise in respiratory treatments and emergency interventions, with a focus on delivering optimal patient care and education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Iredell Memorial Hospital
Statesville , NC
08.2004 - Current
- Administered respiratory treatments to patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
- Monitored patient vital signs during therapy sessions for safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment.
- Conducted pulmonary function tests to assess lung capacity and function.
- Provided emergency interventions for patients in acute respiratory distress.
- Provided emergency care, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
Respiratory Therapist
PHC Pulmonary
Statesville , NC
01.2010 - 05.2013
- Conducted pulmonary function tests to assess lung capacity and function.
- Monitored patient vital signs during therapy sessions for safety and effectiveness.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory therapy equipment for optimal performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC05-2005
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory care protocols
- Medication administration
- Emergency care response
- Patient assessment
- Treatment plan development
- Patient education
- Patient instruction
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Healthcare collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- AHA BLS Instructor
- AHA ACLS Instructor
- AHA PALS Instructor
- NRP Instructor
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
PHC Pulmonary
01.2010 - 05.2013
Respiratory Therapist
Iredell Memorial Hospital
08.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Catawba Valley Community College