Pamela Hilderbran
Statesville
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with expertise in airway management, patient education, and treatment administration. Committed to delivering individualized care and ensuring patient comfort in complex respiratory cases.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
UNC Health Caldwell
Lenoir, NC
03.2009 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies, including intubation and mechanical ventilation, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patient progress through ongoing assessments and adjusted therapies based on clinical evaluations.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Respiratory Therapist
Colleton Medical Center
Walterboro, SC
2008 - 2009
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Respiratory Therapist
Northern Navajo Medical Center
Shiprock, NM
2006 - 2006
- Advocated for patient needs during interdisciplinary rounds, contributing to holistic care strategies within the facility.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Increased patient comfort with compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- 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.
Respiratory Therapist
Wilson Medical Center
Wilson, NC
2005 - 2006
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Education
Respiratory Care
CVCC
Hickory, NC2002
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient care documentation
- Treatment administration
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
UNC Health Caldwell
03.2009 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Colleton Medical Center
2008 - 2009
Respiratory Therapist
Northern Navajo Medical Center
2006 - 2006
Respiratory Therapist
Wilson Medical Center
2005 - 2006
Respiratory Care
CVCC