Lizette Williams
Screven,GA
Summary
Certified respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments. Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 22 years of experience in hospital,DMEhealthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level respiratory therapist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Trustaff Travel Nursing
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Respiratory Therapist
Liberty Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Respiratory Therapist
Wayne Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Respiratory Therapist
Titan Medical Group
03.2022 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Respiratory Therapist
Wayne Memorial Hospital
11.2013 - 04.2022
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL06.1998
Skills
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- Airway Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical Assessment
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Tracheostomy Care
- Emergency Medical Care
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Infection Control Techniques
- Acute Illness
- Operational Standards
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Oxygen Therapy
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Respiratory Conditions
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Pulse Oximetry
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Patient Instruction
- Arterial Punctures
- Medication Administration
- Spirometer Reading
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Document Conditions
- Monitor Patients
- Deliver Treatment
- Intubation
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Trustaff Travel Nursing
03.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Liberty Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Wayne Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Titan Medical Group
03.2022 - 12.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Wayne Memorial Hospital
11.2013 - 04.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Daytona State College
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