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Marie Sayles

Houston,TX

Summary

Respiratory Care Practitioner with over fifteen years of experience caring for pediatric,neonatal and adult population. Able to work to work in a fast paced environment ,knowledgeable and skilled with ventilator management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Texas Children's
Houston, TX
07.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced expertise as a charge therapist
  • Responsible for all aspects of respiratory care with pediatric patients.
  • Delivered high-quality critical care services in both EC and PICU.
  • Provided airway clearance techniques including Cough Assist, Vest, IPV, and suctioning
  • Asthma protocols and education.
  • Proficient in ventilation management with expertise in both invasive and non-invasive methods.
  • Interacted with patients, family members, and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
  • Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
  • Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.

Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
09.2014 - 08.2019
  • Attend high-risk deliveries.
  • Assisted in intubation procedures.
  • Managed ventilator systems efficiently.
  • Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
  • Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
  • Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.

Respiratory Therapist

West Houston Hospital
Houston, TX
12.2011 - 10.2015
  • 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.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
  • Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
  • Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
  • Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
  • Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.

Respiratory Therapist

Healthbridge Children's Hospitals
Houston, TX
06.2007 - 11.2014
  • Managed and improved tracheotomy procedures.
  • Preceptor
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
  • Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
  • Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

HCC
HOUSTON TX
08-2006

Skills

  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Patient Education
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Caring Bedside Manner
  • Self-motivated
  • Detailed oriented

Certification

  • RRT-NPS
  • BLS

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Texas Children's
07.2018 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital
09.2014 - 08.2019

Respiratory Therapist

West Houston Hospital
12.2011 - 10.2015

Respiratory Therapist

Healthbridge Children's Hospitals
06.2007 - 11.2014

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

HCC
Marie Sayles