Lisa Way
Peoria
Summary
Dedicated RRT Vascular Access Specialist with proven skills in arterial blood gas analysis, airway management, and ventilator management. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration and education.
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 18 years of experience in Vascular Respiratory Therapist healthcare settings. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RRT Vascular Access Specialist
Banner Health
Phoenix, AZ
09.2008 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and monitored patient progress using advanced ventilators and airway management techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with respiratory conditions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and home care strategies for improved outcomes.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess patient needs.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in respiratory therapy, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Evaluated new technologies and treatments, integrating innovative solutions into clinical practice for optimal patient care.
Education
Registered Respiratory Therapist -
Long Technical College
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Care plan management
- Medication administration
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator management
- Treatment administration
- Intubation
- Treatment plan development
- Physical assessments
- Infection control
- Spirometer reading
- Medical terminology
- Regulatory compliance
- Infection control techniques
- CPR/AED
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
- Registered respiratory therapist - adult critical care specialist (RRT-aCCS)
- Certified respiratory therapist (CRT)
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
RRT Vascular Access Specialist
Banner Health
09.2008 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist -
Long Technical College