Nicole Obenchain
Riverside,CA
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 9 years of experience at Pomona Valley Hospital. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona, CA
03.2015 - Current
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by monitoring patients and reporting any adverse reactions to physicians.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including set up and initiation of ventilators, as well as adjusting settings according to patient status.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds in an ICU setting to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest in all areas of the hospital, including ER and Trauma.
- Managed the autotransfusion machine in the OR during emergent and scheduled surgeries.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA12-2014
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Education
- Treatment Administration
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Ventilator Management
- Airway Management
- Medication Administration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Emergency Medical Care
- Trauma Services
- Cell Saver
- Shift lead
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
03.2015 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Crafton Hills College
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