Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 7 years of experience in the 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Select Medical/Regency Hospital Company LLC
11.2018 - 06.2023
Acted as an Assistant Manager whenever needed/ precepted new hires
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
VA Medical Center
01.2018 - 11.2018
Developed patient care plans, including assessments and evaluations.
Followed physician orders and implemented patient safety and
record keeping.
Obtained arterial blood gases and interpretation, administered oxygen and medical gas therapy, intubation, made ventilator adjustments as necessary.
Assisted with EBUS bronchoscopies.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UF Health Shands Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2017
Developed patient care plans, including assessments and evaluations.
Followed physician orders and implemented patient safety and
record keeping.
Obtained arterial blood gases and interpretation, administered oxygen and medical gas therapy, assisted in intubation, made ventilator adjustments as necessary.
Performed airway management, weaning parameters, bedside
spirometry, and conducted patient assessments while performing
respiratory protocols.
Performed on BiPAP, CPAP, ventilators such as V60, Vision, PB 840 and HT50.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
04.2016
Skills
Oxygen Therapy
Family Planning
Patient and Family Advocacy
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Medication Administration
Infection Control Measures
Tracheostomy Care
Airway Management
Accomplishments
Achieved the Bee Award by being an effective team member with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Select Medical/Regency Hospital Company LLC
11.2018 - 06.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
VA Medical Center
01.2018 - 11.2018
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UF Health Shands Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2017
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Santa Fe College
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
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