Lori Fenner
Price
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Castleview Hospital, excelling in mechanical ventilator setup and patient assessment. Proven ability to deliver emergency care and effectively administer oxygen therapy, enhancing patient outcomes. Strong communicator, adept at collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal respiratory care and patient education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Castleview Hospital
Price
09.2024 - Current
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Respiratory Therapist
Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
Grand Junction
12.2018 - 08.2024
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Respiratory Therapist
Grand River Hospital
Riffle
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Transcribed physicians' notes and maintained patient charts with treatment data.
- Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
Respiratory Therapist
Centennial Hills Hospital
Las Vegas
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Respiratory Therapist
VA Hospital
Grand Junction
06.2008 - 12.2010
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Respiratory Therapist
Mountain Air Medical
Grand Junction
06.2005 - 06.2008
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes.
- Transcribed physicians' notes and maintained patient charts with treatment data.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
Education
RRT
Weber State University
Ogden, UT12-1996
CRT
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05-1993
Associate of Science -
CEU
Price, UT05-1992
High School Diploma -
Carbon High
Price, UT05-1978
Skills
- Mechanical ventilator setup
- Patient assessment
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Diagnostic testing
- Medication administration
- Emergency care procedures
Affiliations
- I like to hike, ride my bike and work in my yard.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Castleview Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
12.2018 - 08.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Grand River Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2018
Respiratory Therapist
Centennial Hills Hospital
07.2015 - 08.2016
Respiratory Therapist
VA Hospital
06.2008 - 12.2010
Respiratory Therapist
Mountain Air Medical
06.2005 - 06.2008
RRT
Weber State University
CRT
Weber State University
Associate of Science -
CEU
High School Diploma -
Carbon High
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