Pamela Fugate
Louisville,KY
Summary
Proactive Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience in optimizing ventilator settings, conducting airway management procedures, and improving patient outcomes. Expertise in bronchoscopy assistance, non-invasive ventilation, and comprehensive respiratory assessments. Known for effective collaboration and compassionate patient care, driving improved clinical results and departmental efficiency. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Certified respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry to the prn position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Passionate and competent professional develops and implements treatment plans to suit unique patient requirements. Critically assesses individual conditions with immense expertise of symptoms. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RRT
UofL Health Mary & Elizabeth
04.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient response to therapy and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, resulting in improved clinical outcomes and shorter hospital stays.
- Conducted comprehensive airway management procedures including intubation support and extubation protocols.
- Promoted patient safety by monitoring vital signs during mechanical ventilation therapy initiation, titration, weaning process and termination procedures.
- Optimized ventilator settings based on patient assessments, promoting comfort while reducing risk of complications.
- Increased department efficiency by maintaining and troubleshooting respiratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing, diagnosing, and treating respiratory conditions in a timely manner.
- Assisted physicians with bronchoscopy procedures for diagnostic evaluations or therapeutic interventions when needed.
- Streamlined workflow processes by effectively managing caseloads in high-pressure environments such as the ICU and ER.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to determine appropriate non-invasive ventilation options for eligible patients thereby improving overall comfort levels.
- Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic lung diseases, educating them on disease management techniques and medication administration.
- Participated actively in departmental meetings, providing valuable input for process improvements and innovative solutions to challenges faced by the respiratory team.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all clinical information in electronic medical records systems for proper billing purposes.
- Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives within the respiratory department that resulted in enhanced patient satisfaction scores.
Travel RRT
One Staff Medical
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care, resulting in better overall health management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- 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.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided effective airway management interventions for patients experiencing acute respiratory distress or failure, resulting in stabilized conditions and improved outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trusting relationships that contributed to improved patient compliance with treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based respiratory care protocols and individualized treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients'' respiratory status to determine appropriate interventions and treatment strategies.
- Managed challenging medical situations calmly under pressure, utilizing critical thinking skills to make effective decisions for optimal patient outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong communication between colleagues and actively participating in team meetings.
RRT
Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center
09.1994 - 03.2022
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trusting relationships that contributed to improved patient compliance with treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided effective airway management interventions for patients experiencing acute respiratory distress or failure, resulting in stabilized conditions and improved outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong communication between colleagues and actively participating in team meetings.
Education
Certification But Then RRT - Respiratory Therapy
Maysville Community And Technical College
Morehead06.1994
Associate of Arts -
Lees Jr. College
Jackson, KY05.1989
High School Diploma -
Breathitt County High
Jackson, KY05.1987
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Aerosol Medication Delivery
- Oxygen Therapy Administration
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Bronchial Hygiene Techniques
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Noninvasive Ventilation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Respiratory therapy knowledge
- Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
- Airway Management Proficiency
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Team Collaboration
- Compassionate patient care
- Patient Assessment Techniques
- Professional Demeanor
- Adaptability
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Additional Information
I also have some experience in EEG's and Full Pft's.
Timeline
Staff RRT
UofL Health Mary & Elizabeth
04.2023 - Current
Travel RRT
One Staff Medical
03.2022 - 03.2023
RRT
Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center
09.1994 - 03.2022
Certification But Then RRT - Respiratory Therapy
Maysville Community And Technical College
Associate of Arts -
Lees Jr. College
High School Diploma -
Breathitt County High
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