Pamela Westfall

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Holmes Regional Medical Center

06.2002 - Current

Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
Perform Arterial blood gases, arterial line insertions; interpret results and modify therapies as appropriate.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
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.
NICU level 2 experience. Attending high risk deliveries as well as all c-sections. Obtaining ABGs, CBGs, and Cord gas samples. Proficient in intubations and surfactant administration.