Pamela Tobin
Rockledge,FL
Summary
Seasoned Advanced Respiratory Therapist with 18 years of experience in healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Health First Viera Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Parrish Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
09.2013 - 03.2019
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Broward General Medical Center
01.2007 - 04.2012
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Brevard College
Coconut Creek, FL05.2006
Skills
- Patient care documentation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Care Plan Management
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NRP
PALS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Health First Viera Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Parrish Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
09.2013 - 03.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Broward General Medical Center
01.2007 - 04.2012
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Brevard College
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