Nellie Jones Harris
Respiratory Therapist
Pinson,AL
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 20 year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Respiratory Care paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Pulmonary Associates Of The Southeast
Birmingham, AL
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Perform spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity. Additionally:
- Equipment calibration and set up.
- Evaluate response to bronchodilators
- PerformEd 6MWT / Field testing and oximetry testing.
- Assist with exercise testing.
- Perform arterial punctures.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Testing performed on ten patients or more daily.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Homewood, AL
07.2007 - 03.2019
- Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants, and operating mechanical ventilators.
- Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting with breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Assist physicians with Bronchs performed in suite and bedside.
- Schedule and perform PFTs and acted as charge therapist when needed.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Keller Graduate
Birmingham, AL11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12.2001
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Physical assessments
- Professional bedside manner
- Diagnostic tools
- Spirometer reading
- Tracheostomy Care
- Problem-Solving
- Patient and family advocacy
- PPE Compliance
- Maintenance and Repair
- Self-Motivated
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- First Aid/CPR
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist for the state of Alabama
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Pulmonary Associates Of The Southeast
03.2019 - 04.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
07.2007 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Keller Graduate
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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