Nathena Pitman RRT, RRT-ACCS

Supervise students at clinical sights, Teaching simulation lab, assisting with NRP, ECT.

• 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.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Provided emergency care to patients.
• Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
• Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.

• Conducted EKGs.
• Tested respiratory equipment
• Stocked respiratory supplies