Lori Edwards
Westfield,NC
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 18 years of experience. Trained to assess 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. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Temporary Resource Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health
11.2022 - Current
- Adult ICU, floors, and ED
- Charge RT, orienting new employees and precepting students.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Advantis Medical Travel RT
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Adult ICU, floors, and ED.
Respiratory Therapist
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
03.2015 - 11.2021
- Adult ICU (level 1 trauma, CVICU, Neuro ICU, MICU, Burn ICU, Cancer Surgical and Oncology ICU) floor therapy, resource RT ( in-house transport of ventilated pt to cath lab, MRI, CT, IR, tank room, special procedures) ALS clinic RT, orienting new employees.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of rapid response team.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
Respiratory Therapist
Northern Hospital Of Surry
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Adult ICU, floors, ED, peds, and L&D for high-risk deliveries, acute care for neonates needing transfer to NICU.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of rapid response team.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Respiratory Therapist
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital
12.2012 - 12.2014
- Adult ICU, floors, ED, peds, NICU, L&D
- Attend C-sections and high risk deliveries, level 3 NICU, HHFNC, oxygen therapy, nasal CPAP, ventilator, and surfactant administration, drawing off UA lines.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Optimized airway management by skillfully performing endotracheal intubations under challenging circumstances.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
Respiratory Therapist
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
04.2008 - 11.2012
- Adult ICU, ED, floors, peds, NICU.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Administered appropriate therapy to newborns and pediatrics (ie: nCPAP, HHFNC, ventilator, O2 therapy, surfactant)
Respiratory Therapist
Apria Healthcare
08.2007 - 04.2008
- CPAP, BIPAP, home vent and trach set-ups, apnea monitors, cough assist devices, vest therapy.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Respiratory Therapist
Highsmith Rainey Memorial Hospital
03.2006 - 09.2006
- Adult LTACH
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Maintaining artificial airways, trach care.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC05.2006
Skills
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Patient Education
- Invasive and Non-Invasive Ventilator Management
- Nitric Oxide Administration
- Pulmonary clearance and hygiene
- Bedside spirometry
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- BLS
Timeline
Temporary Resource Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health
11.2022 - Current
Advantis Medical Travel RT
11.2021 - 11.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
03.2015 - 11.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Northern Hospital Of Surry
02.2015 - 01.2017
Respiratory Therapist
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital
12.2012 - 12.2014
Respiratory Therapist
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
04.2008 - 11.2012
Respiratory Therapist
Apria Healthcare
08.2007 - 04.2008
Respiratory Therapist
Highsmith Rainey Memorial Hospital
03.2006 - 09.2006
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Fayetteville Technical Community College