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Louise Rickett

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

To secure employment with a medical facility that recognizes the importance of compassion in customer service for the patient and family members.

Professional Respiratory Care Practitioner with outstanding experience and success in providing optimal outcomes for patients with respiratory healthcare needs. Expert in providing patients with focused care through respiratory evaluations, individualized treatment plan creation, medical documentation and health condition education. Dedicated to caring for patients' needs based on symptoms, diagnosis and age group to achieve health goals and arrive at better outcomes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Dignity Mercy SW
10.2021 - Current
  • ICU, NICU, L&D, med surg.
  • Problem solve and respond to staff, patient and family concerns proactively
  • Ventilator set-up and management of intubated patients
  • Assisted with Bedside Bronchospy, ABG sampling and analysis, CPT and IPPV
  • Emergency Room responding to a variety of incidences.
  • Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
  • Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara
03.2017 - 03.2021
  • SICU, MICU, NICU, ER, PACU, oncology, orthopedics, med surg, trauma unit, labor and delivery
  • Problem solve and respond to staff, patient and family concerns proactively
  • Ventilator set-up and management of intubated patients
  • Assisted with Bedside Tracheostomy, Bronchospy, Care of CF patients, ABG sampling and analysis, CPT and IPPV
  • Emergency Room responding to a variety of incidences - gunshot wounds, cardiac arrest, motor vehicle accidents, drug over doses, attempted suicides, and end stage patients
  • Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.

Respiratory Care Practitioner

QMS
09.2016 - 03.2017
  • orthopedics, med surg, trauma unit, labor and delivery
  • Problem solve and respond to staff, patient and family concerns proactively
  • Ventilator set-up and management of intubated patients
  • Assisted with Bedside Tracheostomy, Bronchospy, Care of CF patients, ABG sampling and analysis, CPT and IPPV
  • Emergency Room responding to a variety of incidences - gunshot wounds, cardiac arrest, motor vehicle accidents, drug over doses, attempted suicides, and end stage patients
  • Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Kern Medical
08.2013 - 09.2016
  • SICU, MICU, NICU, ER, PACU, oncology, orthopedics, med surg, trauma unit, labor and delivery
  • Problem solve and respond to staff, patient and family concerns proactively
  • Ventilator set-up and management of intubated patients
  • Assisted with Bedside Tracheostomy, Bronchospy, Care of CF patients, ABG sampling and analysis, CPT and IPPV
  • Emergency Room responding to a variety of incidences - gunshot wounds, cardiac arrest, motor vehicle accidents, drug over doses, attempted suicides, and end stage patients
  • Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.

In-flight Purser

British Airways
01.1997 - 08.2007

Ensuring all passenger meals are on board, and all essential equipment for flight.


Passing all preflight checks to Captain.


Dealing with passenger and crew issues.


Education

BSc - Respiratory

San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, Ca
12.2020

AS - Respiratory

San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, Ca
06.2013

Skills

  • Critical patient care
  • Compassion
  • Kindness
  • Specialized in stroke
  • Rapid response
  • Task management
  • High stress environments
  • Transitioning assignments
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Patient needs assessment
  • Mentoring
  • On-boarding
  • Staffing assignments
  • Scheduling

Certification

  • Member of Lambda Beta Honors society
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner License
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
  • ACCS in progress

Timeline

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Dignity Mercy SW
10.2021 - Current

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara
03.2017 - 03.2021

Respiratory Care Practitioner

QMS
09.2016 - 03.2017

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Kern Medical
08.2013 - 09.2016

In-flight Purser

British Airways
01.1997 - 08.2007

AS - Respiratory

San Joaquin Valley College
  • Member of Lambda Beta Honors society
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner License
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
  • ACCS in progress

BSc - Respiratory

San Joaquin Valley College
Louise Rickett