LIA MULLIS
Locust,NC
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist known for delivering exceptional patient care in hospital environments. Experience working with pediatric patients with congenital lung conditions, asthma and traumatic pulmonary conditions requiring close care and innovative treatment approaches. Natural communicator with children with talent reducing fears through education and judicious use of humor.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant New Hanover Betty Coleman Children's NICU
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure clear communication of treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Travel NICU/Peds Registered Respiratory Therapist
Prisma Children's Hospital
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure clear communication of treatment plans.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- 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.
- Developed innovative approaches for noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing rates of intubation.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Travel NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
UNC Children's Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure clear communication of treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall patient satisfaction with respiratory care services.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Carolinas ContinueCare Hospital At University
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive respiratory therapy treatments and assessments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes with timely interventions and accurate documentation of respiratory therapy procedures.
- Ensured proper equipment functioning, maintaining and calibrating respiratory care devices for optimal performance.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, providing life-saving interventions during critical events such as cardiac arrests and respiratory failures.
Staff Respiratory Therapist III
Atrium Stanly
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive respiratory therapy treatments and assessments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes with timely interventions and accurate documentation of respiratory therapy procedures.
- Ensured proper equipment functioning, maintaining and calibrating respiratory care devices for optimal performance.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives, participating in the development of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for respiratory care.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, providing life-saving interventions during critical events such as cardiac arrests and respiratory failures.
Staff NICU/Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Hemby Children's Hospital
11.2005 - 05.2018
- Enhanced patient care by developing individualized respiratory therapy plans for pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive and effective treatment for all pediatric patients.
- Streamlined patient flow through the respiratory department, resulting in shorter wait times and improved patient satisfaction.
- Assisted in the training of new respiratory therapists, sharing best practices and techniques in pediatric care.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to optimize respiratory treatments, leading to improved patient outcomes.
- Provided timely and accurate documentation of all pediatric respiratory therapy sessions, ensuring proper billing and compliance with hospital policies.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the pediatric respiratory department, identifying areas for growth and implementing changes as needed.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff, offering guidance on best practices for managing pediatric patients with complex respiratory needs.
- Administered medications via inhalation or oral routes as prescribed by physicians, monitoring patient response closely to adjust therapy as necessary.
- Managed ventilator settings during transport of critically ill children between hospitals or departments, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on advancements in pediatric respiratory therapy through professional development courses and conferences.
- Established strong rapport with both patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during often difficult medical situations.
- Evaluated new respiratory therapy equipment for potential adoption into the pediatric practice, carefully considering cost-effectiveness, safety, and ease of use.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop strategies for weaning patients off mechanical ventilation safely and efficiently.
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carolina's Medical Center Main
05.1990 - 06.2001
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality respiratory care and executing physician-prescribed treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient safety through strict adherence to infection control protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with various respiratory conditions.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, self-care techniques, and disease management strategies.
- Streamlined patient flow by effectively triaging incoming patients based on the severity of their condition.
- Optimized ventilator settings to maximize patient comfort while maintaining optimal gas exchange levels.
- Provided effective airway management during emergency situations, contributing to successful resuscitation efforts.
- Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current with industry advancements and best practices for respiratory therapy.
- Implemented evidence-based practice initiatives that led to improved overall clinical outcomes for respiratory patients.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and nursing staff, facilitating communication regarding patient status updates and changes in treatment plans.
- Administered medications via aerosol or nebulizer treatments, ensuring appropriate dosages for optimal therapeutic effect.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
- Served as a resource for other healthcare professionals seeking guidance on respiratory therapy practices and techniques.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC05.1992
Skills
- High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- Respiratory Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Ventilator Management
- Non-Invasive Ventilation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Airway Management
- Patient Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Nitric Oxide Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Oxygen Therapy
- Team Collaboration
- Clinical Decision Making
- Electronic Medical Records
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Time Management
- Ethics and Professionalism
Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist- National Board for Respiratory Care
#58751 grandfathered- does not expire
Licensed Respiratory Therapist by the State of North Carolina
#2070 expiration August 2024
Licensed Respiratory Therapist by the South Carolina Dept of Labor Licensing
#7390 expiration May 2025
Timeline
Travel NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant New Hanover Betty Coleman Children's NICU
09.2023 - Current
Travel NICU/Peds Registered Respiratory Therapist
Prisma Children's Hospital
02.2023 - 09.2023
Travel NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
UNC Children's Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2022
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Carolinas ContinueCare Hospital At University
03.2021 - 12.2021
Staff Respiratory Therapist III
Atrium Stanly
09.2018 - 02.2021
Staff NICU/Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Hemby Children's Hospital
11.2005 - 05.2018
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carolina's Medical Center Main
05.1990 - 06.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Stanly Community College
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