Matthew Ristau
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
At Cincinnati Children's Hospital, I leveraged my expertise in airway management and patient education to significantly improve patient outcomes. As a skilled Respiratory Therapist, I developed individualized treatment plans, reducing hospital readmissions and fostering strong relationships with both patients and physicians. My commitment to continuous learning and mentorship in pediatric respiratory care underscores my dedication to excellence in healthcare.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
09.2013 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing effective discharge planning and follow-up care instructions for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
- Coordinated with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to address psychosocial factors impacting respiratory health.
- Kept abreast of industry advancements by attending continuing education courses, maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based practices.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Kettering College
Dayton, OH09.2013
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Airway Management
- Patient Education
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Medication Administration
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment Setup
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Medical record documentation
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medical Terminology
- Relationship Building
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Initial Trauma Life Support
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
09.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Kettering College