Louis Abbatiello
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 40 years of experience in intensive healthcare 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.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Easton Hospital;
12.1993 - 05.2020
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Registered Sleep Technologist
Hunterdon Medical Center
10.2002 - 03.2020
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
- Advised patients and families on health topics pertinent to care and treatment.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Heath
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY08.1980
Skills
- Patient Care Documentation
- Outpatient Care
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Care Plan Management
Hiking, coin collecting, travelling
I have been an avid hiker for many years, especially in National parks, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Acadia and several others. I have been collecting silver coins for many years from around the world. Travelling is especially exciting, seeing others countries, and have traveled through several countries in Europe and the Caribbean.
Certification
Registered by The National Board of Respiratory Care in 1991. Registry number-40885
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist in 2005.
Registry number number 7256
Timeline
Registered Sleep Technologist
Hunterdon Medical Center
10.2002 - 03.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Easton Hospital;
12.1993 - 05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Heath
Nassau Community College
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