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Patrick Louis

Newark,NJ

Summary

Experienced Respiratory Therapist with 14 years of experience in educating patients and families on illness and available remedies. Proven track record of assessing patient response to planned care and maintaining patient charts and information in accordance with HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines. Dedicated to providing quality care and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Overlook Medical Center
07.2016 - Current
  • Managed ventilator settings and weaning protocols for ICU patients daily.
  • Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop and implement patient-specific respiratory care plans.
  • Trained and mentored new graduate RTs, providing hands-on instruction and feedback to support their professional development
  • Work in pediatric units treating conditions such as congenital heart defects, RSV, cystic fibrosis.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.

Respiratory Therapist

RWJBH-Rahway
06.2014 - Current
  • Work with patients in areas such as the emergency rooms or surgical intensive care, treating conditions such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, or pneumonia.
  • Use ventilators, various oxygen devices or aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
  • Recommend or review bedside procedures, x-rays, or laboratory tests.
  • Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.
  • Transporting patients when indicated for diagnostic or surgical interventions
  • Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.
  • Clean, sterilize, check, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.

Respiratory Therapist

Children's Specialised Hospital
02.2010 - 07.2016
  • Work in pediatric units treating conditions such as congenital heart defects, RSV, cystic fibrosis, and bronchiolitis.
  • Use ventilators, various oxygen devices or aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
  • Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
  • Perform commend or review bedside procedures, x-rays, or laboratory tests. diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.
  • Administer respiratory therapy to improve lung function such as EZPAP, Flutter, Metaneb, Vest Therapy and CPT.

Education

Associates of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey
Newark NJ
06.2009

High School Diploma -

Essex County College
Newark, NJ
06.2005

Skills

  • Infection Control
  • Diagnostic Tools
  • Treatment Administration
  • Patient and caregiver education
  • Equipment Cleaning
  • Spirometer reading
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Ventilation Management
  • Medication side effect knowledge
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Overlook Medical Center
07.2016 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

RWJBH-Rahway
06.2014 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Children's Specialised Hospital
02.2010 - 07.2016

Associates of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey

High School Diploma -

Essex County College

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