Mary Carr
Cullman,AL
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 18 years of experience in Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal inpatient healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Huntsville Hospital For Women & Children
Huntsville, AL
10.2011 - Current
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult, neonate, and pediatric patients.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management for neonate, pediatric, and adult populations.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cullman Regional Medical Center
Cullman, AL
08.2004 - 04.2012
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety And Health Administration
Athens State University
Athens, AL05.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL05.2005
Skills
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Ventilation Management
- Arterial Punctures
- Patient Care Documentation
- Airway Management
- Treatment Administration
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Mechanical Ventilators
Certification
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- Current Alabama Licensure
- NRP, ACLS, and PALS certified
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Huntsville Hospital For Women & Children
10.2011 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cullman Regional Medical Center
08.2004 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety And Health Administration
Athens State University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville