Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2017 - Current
Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Respiratory Therapist
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
04.2007 - 03.2008
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Huguley Memorial Medical Center
12.2006 - 12.2007
Duties included administering nebulized breathing treatments and oxygen, and obtaining ABGs and EKGs
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
I worked the ER and patient care floors.
Respiratory Therapist
Cook Childrens Medical Center
10.2006 - 04.2007
My duties included administering nebulized breathing treatments and oxygen, doing CPT, obtaining CBGs and EKGs, and assisting with intubations
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
I worked in ER and patient care floors.
Respiratory Therapist
United Regional Health Care System
09.2003 - 09.2006
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management. Administered nebulized breathing treatments and oxygen. Performed bedside pulmonary function tests and sleep studies and obtained and analyzed arterial blood gases.
I was the team leader for my night shift. I worked in ICU, CVICU, ER and patient care floors.
Respiratory Therapist
Texas Specialty Hospital
09.2003 - 08.2006
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management on long care ventilated patients.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Respiratory Therapist
Medical Center Of Plano
07.2002 - 08.2003
My duties included administering nebulized breathing treatments and oxygen, obtaining and analyzing ABGs, cord gases and EKGs, and maintaining the ventilators for the appropriate needs of the patient
I worked in ICU, NICU, ER and patient care floors.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Denton, Community Hospital
02.2002 - 02.2003
My duties include assisting with intubations, obtaining ABGs, correcting ventilator settings appropriately with ABG results, administering nebulized breathing treatments and oxygen, doing CPT and EKGs and performing nocturnal sleep studies
I work in ICU, CVICU, ER and patient care floors., I worked PRN on all shifts as a Respiratory Care Student
My duties included administering nebulized breathing treatments and oxygen, obtaining and analyzing ABGs