Mackenzie Dietzenbach
Cresco,IA
Summary
Seasoned respiratory therapist with 11 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Compassionate Respiratory Therapist, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional patient care and support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
03.2016 - Current
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- 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.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy One North Iowa
Mason City, Iowa
11.2012 - 02.2016
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
Education
Respiratory Therapy
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IASkills
- Physical assessments
- Clinical Leadership
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Care Planning
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Treatment Plan Development
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic
03.2016 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy One North Iowa
11.2012 - 02.2016
Respiratory Therapy
Hawkeye Community College
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