Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 13 years of experience in a hospital healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
Glendale , CA
02.2007 - 03.2020
Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
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.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Concord Career College
North Hollywood, CA
12.2006
Skills
Drug Administration Trained
Airway Management
Patient and Family Advocacy
Team Collaboration
Metered Dose Inhalers
Patient Education
Breathing Exercises
Professional Bedside Manner
Treatment Administration
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Bronchopulmonary Drainage
Care Planning
Strong Clinical Judgment
Verbal and Written Communication
Languages
Armenian
Full Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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