Lynne DeCaluwe
Clinton Township,MI
Summary
Adaptable, ambitious with 26 years of experience as a medial professional. I bring an exceptional understanding of respiratory therapy, combined with proven customer service and the ability to take on the daily challenges and rewards of working in the health care field.
Healthcare professional prepared for role, offering substantial experience in pulmonary diagnostics and patient care. Committed to improving respiratory health through meticulous testing and patient-centered approaches. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving optimal results and adapting to dynamic clinical environments. Skilled in spirometry, plethysmography, and patient education.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RRT
Corewell Health-Lemmen Holton Cancer Pavilion
01.2019 - Current
- Experienced pulmonary diagnostic testing, six minute walks, oxygen titration, medication Education, Arterial blood gas drawing and analyzing, scheduling patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Conducted diagnostic tests, such as pulmonary function testing, to identify underlying respiratory issues or complications.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
RRT
Corewell Health-Butterworth & Blodgett & Continuing Care
01.2002 - 01.2019
- Managed patient driven protocol to liberate patients from ventilators and provide support and education to patients and their families. Responsible for ventilatory weaning, assist with placement of tracheostomy, recommended and preformed tracheostomy downsizing to physicians, bronchodilator therapy, chest physiotherapy, EKG’s, blood gasses, sedation with bronchoscopy as well as assisting the physicians with procedure. Oxygen saturation walks, setup home oxygen, BIPAP’s, and any other respiratory modality that a patient would need.
Education
Respiratory Therapy Program -
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI12.1998
Skills
- RRT-NBRC Expires on 10/31/2027
- BLS-Expires 10/31/2026
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory medication administration
- Patient education
- Electronic medical records
- Oxygen therapy
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Licensed BLS - exp. 9/2026
Timeline
RRT
Corewell Health-Lemmen Holton Cancer Pavilion
01.2019 - Current
RRT
Corewell Health-Butterworth & Blodgett & Continuing Care
01.2002 - 01.2019
Respiratory Therapy Program -
Muskegon Community College
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