Lidia Lynch
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Certified respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments. Seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Ruby Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Equipment utilized: Hamilton G5, C6 and C1, Servo-i, Servo-u, Servo-s, Trilogy, Philips V60 Plus, Philips cough assist, Optiflow HFNC, INOmax DS.
- Software: Epic
- Location: CVICU, Emergency Department, GPC, MICU, NCCU, Extended ICU, SICU, blood gas lab
Respiratory Therapist Intern
CAMC Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assessed and treated breathing issues.
- Equipment utilized: High frequency chest wall oscillation, incentive spirometer, vibratory pep, aerosolized treatments, MDI and DPI treatments.
- Equipment Assembled: Servo-i, Philips V60, Optiflow HFNC
- Software: Cerner
- Location: General patient care
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Volunteer
Pulmonary Associates Of Charleston
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted Respiratory Therapists and pulmonary specialists in rehabilitation and office setting.
- Assessed blood pressures and oxygen saturations.
- Provided medication patient education for inhalers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
BridgeValley Community And Technical College
Charleston, WV05.2022
High School Diploma -
Clay County High School
Clay, WV05.2019
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Esophageal Balloon Manometry
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Noninvasive ventilation
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Arterial Punctures
- Oxygen Therapy
- Patient and Caregiver Education
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Exp. 02/2026)
- BLS - Basic Life Support (Exp. 08/2026)
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Exp. 4/30/2024)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Exp. 04/2026)
References
Upon request
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Ruby Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist Intern
CAMC Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Volunteer
Pulmonary Associates Of Charleston
06.2019 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
BridgeValley Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Clay County High School
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