Respiratory Therapist
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Margaret Storm
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at UCHealth Memorial Hospital, specializing in mechanical ventilation management and airway management. Expert in pulmonary function testing and known for exceptional clinical leadership. Achieved significant improvements in patient care through innovative treatment plans and effective team collaboration.
Work History
Education
Associate In Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO05.1994
Skills
- Tracheostomy care
- Airway management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment setup
- Treatment administration
- Physical assessments
- Infection control
- Intubation
- Equipment cleaning
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Sleep disorder treatment
- Medical terminology
- Clinical leadership
- Spirometer reading
- Diagnostic tools
- Patient needs assessment
- Outpatient care
- Home care planning
- Practice improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Treatment plan development
- Relationship building
- Appointment scheduling
- Dosage calculation
- Operational reporting
- Heavy lifting
- Trends research
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Body mechanics
- Pulmonary function testing
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Pulmonary function screenings
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Infection control techniques
- Pulse oximetry
- Blood gas analysis
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
Associate In Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Front Range Community College
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