Lisa Vannoy

YMCA camp Asthma Camp for Kids

2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

• Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
• Monitored campers progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
• Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage children in learning.
• Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.

• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• BLS and ACLS certified
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations. OORAM certified.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
• Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
• Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
• Verified proper set-up of ventilators for adults.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support and receiving Home Oxygen therapy.
• Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
• Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from ALS and helped design a ALS clinic at the VA facility.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
• Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
• Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
• Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
• Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
• Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
• Conducted tests such as EKGs, and holter monitors.
• Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.

2002- Cardiopulmonary Technician

• Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
• Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
• Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
• Provided instruction on Holter monitor and connected patient to analyzer.
• Initiated CPR for patients in cardiac failure, responding to hospital crisis codes.
• Monitored patient activity during stress test to record data.
• Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
• Edited final test results to provide to physician for analysis.

2003 Student Respiratory Therapist

• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
• Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.

2005- Respiratory Therapist

• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
• Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
• Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
• Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
• Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.