Paul R Braun
Martinez,GA
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 37 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 37 years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment. Qualified Regisered Respiratory Therapist brings advanced knowledge of respiratory conditions affecting different populations. Focused on delivering cost-effective, top-quality and successful care based on sound practices. Expert in delivering range of treatments and managing continuous workloads. Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 37 years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment. Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
AMN
San Diego, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Respiratory Therapist
Doctors Hospital of Augusta
Augusta, GA
09.2000 - 11.2021
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
- Documented, handled and reported critical values.
- Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses and environmental control systems.
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments using hand held nebulizers, Aerogen nedulizers and MDI's equipment.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance, and operate and manage mechanical ventilators.
- Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, seminars and lectures.
- Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
- Consulted and counseled patients and caregivers.
- Provided patients with information about treatment plans, prescribed medications and at-home care for chronic and acute conditions.
Respiratory Therapist
St. Joseph's Hospital
Augusta, GA
09.1987 - 08.2000
Respiratory Therapist
Medical College Of Georgia
Augusta, GA
08.1983 - 08.1987
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI12.1973
Certificate of Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA10.1983
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Drug administration trained
- Patient care documentation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Organizational skills
- Communication
- Working collaboratively
- Organization
- Active listening
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - 1995(GA)
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist - 2021(FL)
- BCLS Training - 2020
- ACLS Training - 2020
- PALS Training - 2020
Affiliations
Member of the AARC since 1987
Member of the NBRC since 1983
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
AMN
11.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Doctors Hospital of Augusta
09.2000 - 11.2021
Respiratory Therapist
St. Joseph's Hospital
09.1987 - 08.2000
Respiratory Therapist
Medical College Of Georgia
08.1983 - 08.1987
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Central Michigan University
Certificate of Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy
Augusta Technical College
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