Lindy Freer
Fruita
Summary
Healthcare professional skilled in respiratory therapy and patient care techniques. Proven ability to provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring patient needs are met with precision and compassion. Proficient in ventilator management and respiratory assessments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Family Health West
09.2024 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
St. Mary's Regional Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Enhanced patient recovery by instructing breathing exercises and bronchopulmonary drainage.
- Educated patients on diaphragmatic and pursed lip breathing techniques for better outcomes.
- Communicated blood analysis results to physicians for timely clinical decisions.
- Trained staff on respiratory care procedures, ensuring compliance with best practices.
- Implemented preventive strategies to reduce respiratory illness awareness among patients.
- Operated mechanical ventilators and therapeutic equipment effectively for patient treatment.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Host Healthcare
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering aerosolized medications and nebulizer treatments.
- Implemented patient care interventions according to established protocol guidelines and priorities.
- Collaborated with physicians to discuss patient treatment plans and medical conditions.
- Maintained meticulous attention to detail while managing time effectively during shifts.
- Communicated effectively with patients' families to deliver high-quality service and support.
- Educated patients on disease management techniques, including breathing exercises and medication use.
Traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist
Coast Medical Travel Agency
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Facilitated patient care coordination with families and physicians for optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and ventilatory support in diverse healthcare settings.
- Executed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintained airways during emergencies.
- Identified patient safety risks, establishing necessary medical interventions promptly.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and guided patients in breathing exercises.
- Analyzed arterial blood gas results, documenting critical values for follow-up.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
McKay-Dee Hospital
06.2007 - 11.2021
- Coordinated patient care by collaborating with patients, families, and physicians.
- Executed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintained patient airway effectively.
- Assessed patients for medical deficiencies, making informed treatment decisions.
- Ensured compliance with respiratory care standards and diagnostic service protocols.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and guided patients through breathing exercises.
- Monitored mechanical ventilators while managing critical care responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Weber State University
UTSkills
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Organizational skills
- People skills
- Supervision
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Critical Thinking
- Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure
- Conflict Resolution
- Aerosol Therapy
- Emergency Management
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Respiratory Care Planning
- Ventilator Management
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Patient Assessment
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Team Leadership
- Mechanical Ventilation Weaning
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Interpersonal Communication
- Clinical Judgment
- Medical Record Documentation
- Oxygen Therapy Administration
- Infection Control
- Equipment Setup
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Intubation
- Emergency medical care
- Initial Trauma Life Support
- Written Communication
- Adaptability
- Active Listening
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Medical record documentation
- Patient care
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- Registered Respiratory therapist
- Critical care respiratory therapist
- Colorado and Utah state license
- NRP, PALS, ACLS, BLS, and STABLE certifications
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Family Health West
09.2024 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
St. Mary's Regional Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2025
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Host Healthcare
04.2023 - 07.2023
Traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist
Coast Medical Travel Agency
12.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
McKay-Dee Hospital
06.2007 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Weber State University