Skilled Respiratory Therapist from Centerpoint Medical Center with a proven track record in developing patient-centered care plans and emergency response. Voted Respiratory Therapist of the Year (2023) from leadership. Experienced in the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit. Excelled in ventilator management and patient education, significantly improving patient outcomes. Demonstrates strong teamwork and airway management expertise, ensuring high-quality care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Centerpoint Medical Center Indepencence MO
Independence, MO
09.2022 - 02.2025
Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO
Skills
Emergency medical care
Tracheostomy care
Equipment cleaning
Bronchial hygiene techniques
Continuous positive airway pressure
Reporting and documentation
Patient care
Mechanical ventilation management
Arterial blood gas analysis
Ventilator management
Intubation
Airway management
Pulse oximetry
Oxygen therapy
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Treatment plan development
Patient education
Accomplishments
Respiratory Therapist of the year (2023)
Certification
CRT
ALC
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Centerpoint Medical Center Indepencence MO
09.2022 - 02.2025
CRT
ALC
Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Metropolitan Community College
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