Lisa Wright
Sparks,NV
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 10+ year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Respiratory Therapy and COPD Education paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COPD Educator/Clinical Respiratory Therapist
Renown Regional Hospital
Reno, NV
07.2021 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and PFT
Respiratory Therapist
Evan Pulmonary Services
Las Vegas, NV
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Machine Operator II
Panasonic Energy North America
Sparks, NV
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Pulmonary Function Technologist
Dr Walter J Willoughby
Las Vegas, NV
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Documented vascular data such as oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
- Contributed to diagnosis of pulmonary disorders by evaluating patient pulmonary systems using spirometers and other respiratory testing equipment.
- Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
- Updated subject matter knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Respiratory Therapist
AMG Specialty Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, Thoracenteses,ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided emergency care to patients including intubation.
Benefits Coordinator
Aflac
Las Vegas, NV
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Directed and controlled medical, dental and vision benefit packages.
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email and in-person interactions.
- Processed monthly remittance and reconciliation for various benefit plans.
- Trained new team members in policies and procedures and offered insight into best ways to manage job tasks and duties.
Package Handler
UPS
Las Vegas, NV
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Loaded package containers onto forklifts and transported into packaging areas.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Installed protective devices on or around products to prevent damage during transport.
Respiratory Therapist II
Sunrise Hospital And Sunrise Childrens Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
07.2014 - 07.2018
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- 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.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Respiratory Therapist II
Parallon Workforce Solutions/ Sunrise Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
11.2013 - 07.2014
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- 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.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Food Server
Lumberjacks Restaurant
Las Vegas , NV
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Asked diners about meals to assess satisfaction and collect vital feedback to improve operations.
- Completed table resets by wiping down surfaces and refilling condiments.
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
- Added food items, dishes, beverages and utensils to trays and immediately distributed orders.
Respiratory Therapist II/Respiratory Therapy Technician
Valley Hospital & Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
05.2009 - 07.2013
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patients throughout surgical procedures and tests by using devices such as video recorders and EEGs.
- Checked patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards.
- Collected, evaluated and set up both sterile and non-sterile surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Provided emergency care such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Conducted patient assessments and reviewed physician instructions to develop and implement tailored respiratory therapy care plans based on individual requirements.
- Reviewed available supplies, identified deficiencies and located necessary materials to meet operational demands.
- Setup oxygen, High Flow, Ventilator, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Respiratory Therapy
Apollo College
Las Vegas, NV04.2010
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Ear, nose and throat care
- Professional bedside manner
- Spirometer reading
- Dosage calculation
- Diagnostic tools
- Strong clinical judgment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Planning and Coordination
- Excellent Communication
- Decision Making
- Customer Service
- Self-Motivated
- PPE Compliance
- Leadership
- Active Listening
- Training and Development
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Clerical Support
- Teambuilding
- First Aid/CPR
- Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Entry
- Critical Thinking
Affiliations
AARC
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Pulmonary Disease Educator Training
- Tobacco and Smoking Cessation Training
- BLS/ACLS/PALS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Evan Pulmonary Services
01.2022 - 06.2022
COPD Educator/Clinical Respiratory Therapist
Renown Regional Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Machine Operator II
Panasonic Energy North America
06.2021 - 07.2021
Pulmonary Function Technologist
Dr Walter J Willoughby
02.2021 - 06.2021
Respiratory Therapist
AMG Specialty Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2021
Package Handler
UPS
11.2018 - 06.2019
Benefits Coordinator
Aflac
07.2018 - 07.2019
Respiratory Therapist II
Sunrise Hospital And Sunrise Childrens Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2018
Respiratory Therapist II
Parallon Workforce Solutions/ Sunrise Hospital
11.2013 - 07.2014
Food Server
Lumberjacks Restaurant
10.2013 - 05.2014
Respiratory Therapist II/Respiratory Therapy Technician
Valley Hospital & Medical Center
05.2009 - 07.2013
Associate of Arts - Respiratory Therapy
Apollo College