Patrick Concannon
Hendersonville,NC
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally. Working through covid the last 4 years I have learned many things. Most importantly you can help a lot of people with a good attitude and great team. I truly love what I do not see myself doing anything else.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RRT
HCA Hendersonville Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
- Helped train new nursing cohort class in Antioch TN
- Part of the education committee for our department, responsible for training new hires / students as well as signing employees off on new equipment.
- One of four RT leads responsible for RT assignments and problem solving issues as they occurred.
- Responsible for quality control on RT equipment and blood gas machines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Travel RRT
Fusion Staffing Partners
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
RRT
Parkview Community Hospital
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- 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.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
RRT
RSC Per Diem
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked in three hospitals in the Los Angeles per diem
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Platt College - Riverside
Riverside, CA11.2019
High School Diploma -
Riverside Christian High School
Riverside06.2007
Skills
- Ventilator Management
- NICU experience
- Pediatric experience
- Emergency Medicine experience
- Intensive care unit experience
- Patient Assessment
- Blood Gas Analysis and interpretation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- NIPPV
- Infection Control Techniques
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Intubation
- Oxygen Therapy
- Lung recruitment therapy
- Time Management / Team work oriented
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- PALS
Timeline
Travel RRT
Fusion Staffing Partners
01.2022 - 07.2022
RRT
HCA Hendersonville Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
RRT
Parkview Community Hospital
03.2020 - 12.2020
RRT
RSC Per Diem
01.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Platt College - Riverside
High School Diploma -
Riverside Christian High School
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