Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Respiratory Therapist
Wellstar Windy Hill
07.2018 - Current
Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Respiratory Therapist
Northside Hospital Cherokee
07.2005 - 07.2018
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Health Sciences With Respiratory Care Emphasis
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
06.2008
Skills
Respiratory Equipment Setup
Critical Care Unit (CCU)
Metered Dose Inhalers
Dosage Calculation
MS Office Proficiency
Mechanical Ventilators
Breathing Exercises
Emergency Medical Care
Professional Bedside Manner
Airway Management
Patient Care Documentation
Tracheostomy Care
Arterial Punctures
Infection Control Techniques
Oxygen Therapy
Certification
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
NBRC
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Timeline
Resource Respiratory Therapist
Wellstar Windy Hill
07.2018 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Northside Hospital Cherokee
07.2005 - 07.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Health Sciences With Respiratory Care Emphasis
Missouri Southern State University
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
NBRC
ACLS
BLS
PALS
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