Lisa Callahan
Camden,NC
Summary
Experienced respiratory therapist with a strong background in directing comprehensive respiratory care strategies for critically ill neonates. Skilled in problem-solving and supporting medical teams during high-stakes procedures, aiming to optimize patient care and health outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RRT-NPS
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
04.2016 - Current
RRT-NPS
Vidant Chowan Hospital
Edenton, NC
03.2013 - 04.2016
RRT-NPS
Children's Hospital of Kings Daughters
Norfolk, VA
03.2012 - 04.2013
RRT-NPS
VCU Health System
Richmond, VA
06.2004 - 02.2012
-Directed comprehensive respiratory care strategies to enhance the health outcomes of critically ill neonates, particularly premature infants.
-Oversaw operation, management, and monitoring of ventilators, including G5 and PB840 models, as well as advanced ventilators such as HFOV and HFJV.
-Assessed and managed critical situations during high-risk deliveries, neo alerts and code blue calls.
-Supported medical staff during intubation procedures and administered surfactant to patients as directed.
-Conducted and analyzed arterial blood gas tests to support clinical decision-making and enhance patient care.
-Facilitated teamwork among neonatologist, residents and NICU professionals to optimize patient care plans.
- Administered respiratory therapy protocols to optimize patient care and recovery.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Central Va Community College
Lynchburg, VA05-2004
Certification
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- NRP
- BLS
Timeline
RRT-NPS
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
04.2016 - Current
RRT-NPS
Vidant Chowan Hospital
03.2013 - 04.2016
RRT-NPS
Children's Hospital of Kings Daughters
03.2012 - 04.2013
RRT-NPS
VCU Health System
06.2004 - 02.2012
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Central Va Community College