Malayzia Washington
Pittsburgh,United States
Summary
Respiratory Therapist with 1+ year of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
St. Clair Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2022 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, 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.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Education
Associate in Respiratory Care -
Pittsburgh Career Institute
02.2022
Skills
- Teamwork
- Active listening
- Compassion
- Care management
- Time management
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Treatment Plan Development
- Equipment Setup
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emergency Medical Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support, America Heart Association, 08/01/20
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, America Heart Association, 08/01/21
Licensing
Temporary Respiratory Therapist, Pennsylvania, 03/17/2022-02/09/2023
Respiratory Therapist, Pennsylvania, 02/09/2023
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
St. Clair Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Associate in Respiratory Care -
Pittsburgh Career Institute
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