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Patrick OBrien

Ames,IA

Summary

Self-motivated professional in Respiratory Care, and Sleep Medicine.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Manager

Clear Choice Cardiopulmonary Solutions
01.2011 - Current
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily functions.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.

Respiratory Therapist /Sleep Tech

Clear Choice Cardiopulmonary Solutions
01.2011 - Current
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • 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.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
  • Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
  • Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
  • Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.

Respiratory Therapist

CRS
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Provided bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Managed and operated NIV ventilation to deliver airway management.

Respiratory Therapist

American Home Patient
01.2000 - 01.2011

Provide Medical equipment and expertise in oxygen, and home medical equipment

Sleep Technician

Midwest Sleep Services
01.2000 - 01.2010
  • Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
  • Monitored patients during surgeries and identified specific response patterns.
  • Advised patients and families on health topics pertinent to care and treatment.
  • Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
  • Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
  • Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
  • Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.

Respiratory Therapist

Mercy Medical Center Des Moines
01.1991 - 01.2010
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • 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.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
  • Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapist

Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT
01-2014

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
01-1991

High School Diploma -

ArWeVa
Westside, IA
05-1983

Skills

BRPT 2005-Present

Iowa State License in Respiratory Care and Sleep 2010-Present

Timeline

Owner/Manager

Clear Choice Cardiopulmonary Solutions
01.2011 - Current

Respiratory Therapist /Sleep Tech

Clear Choice Cardiopulmonary Solutions
01.2011 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

CRS
01.2005 - 01.2011

Respiratory Therapist

American Home Patient
01.2000 - 01.2011

Sleep Technician

Midwest Sleep Services
01.2000 - 01.2010

Respiratory Therapist

Mercy Medical Center Des Moines
01.1991 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapist

Independence University

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Des Moines Area Community College

High School Diploma -

ArWeVa
Patrick OBrien