Neil Lauritsen
Longwood,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 22-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in adult care paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Level IV Respiratory Therapist
Orlando Health, South Seminole Hospital
Longwood, FL
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Worked as critical care therapist in ICU setting on night shift. Managed patients on ventilators, assisted with and performed intubations, performed arterial line insertions, collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Aided physicians in intubations, chest tube insertions, conscious sedation and all code 90 events.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Respond to Rapid Response calls , assess patients in distress, and recommend clinically indicated interventions to prevent further deterioration of patient.
- Act as clinical resource for junior therapists.
Level IVRespiratory Therapist
Orlando Health, Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
07.2013 - 01.2016
- Worked in various critical care units of level 1 trauma center including , burn/ trauma , neurological, medical, and cardiac units.
- Worked under unit specific protocols developed to treat various patient conditions.
- Recommended and managed advanced modes of ventilation including HFOV, APRV, PRVC, and AC/PC as clinically indicated.
- Responded to trauma calls in ED.
- Responded to Rapid Response calls. Collaborated with nursing in assessing and making clinically indicated recommendations to physicians.
- Assisted in chest tube insertions, intubations, conscious sedation, code 90 events, ventilator weaning and extubations.
- Performed arterial line insertions.
Night Shift Supervisor
Orlando Health, Dr Phillips Hospital
Orlando , FL
10.2010 - 07.2013
- Scheduling of night shift.
- Managing labor based on hospital census and acuity.
- Making assignments.
- Assisted customers with complaints, questions, and concerns.
- Trained staff members on new modalities of therapy including heated high flow nasal cannula and metaneb chest physical therapy system.
- Respond to all Rapid Response, code STEMIs, and code 90 calls
- Bi-annual performance reviews for direct reports.
Night Shift Lead Therapist
Orlando Health, Lucerne Hospital
Orlando, FL
04.2002 - 10.2011
- Participated in the opening of new respiratory ICU that specialized in weaning ventilator dependant patients from ventilators.
- Ventilator management in medical ICU. Including advanced modes to ventilation as previously described.
- Participated in the roll out and implementation, of the Rapid Response protocol.
- Nite shift Lead Therapist responsible for daily assignments, departmental staff scheduling, bi-annual performance reviews along with various duties.
- Performed intubations, extubations, arterial line insertions, tracheostomy exchanges, and various other modalities of therapy .
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL05.2000
Certificate of Competition - Advanced Electronic Troubleshooting And Repair
Electonic Technician School
Great Lakes, IL03.1987
High School Diploma -
New Milford High School
New Milford, NJ06.1983
Skills
- Various modalities of chest physical therapy including but not limited to metaneb therapy both via mouthpiece and inline with ventilator, percussor, and vest therapy
- Intubations and extubations
- Arterial line insertions
- Critical patient assessments
- Ventilator management including advanced modes such as High Frequency Oscillator Ventilation, Pressure Control, and Bi-Level ventilation
Timeline
Level IV Respiratory Therapist
Orlando Health, South Seminole Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2022
Level IVRespiratory Therapist
Orlando Health, Orlando Regional Medical Center
07.2013 - 01.2016
Night Shift Supervisor
Orlando Health, Dr Phillips Hospital
10.2010 - 07.2013
Night Shift Lead Therapist
Orlando Health, Lucerne Hospital
04.2002 - 10.2011
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Seminole State College of Florida
Certificate of Competition - Advanced Electronic Troubleshooting And Repair
Electonic Technician School
High School Diploma -
New Milford High School
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