Penny Anderson
Rochester,MN
Summary
I am a Registry Eligible Respiratory Therapy Technician with an Associate Degree - Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 28 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.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, WI
09.2022 - Current
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
Respiratory Therapist
Amery Medical Center
Amery, WI
03.2022 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
Respiratory Therapist
Cumberland Hospital
Cumberland, WI
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
03.2018 - 01.2020
- I work as a staff respiratory therapist in acute care
- I performed SVN therapy, O@ therapy and ABG's
- I worked with Bipap, CPAP and HFNC.
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
ACCOUNTABLE HEALTH CARE STAFFING
01.2016 - 03.2018
- I work as a pool respiratory therapist
- I have worked at two different hospitals for Accountable healthcare staffing
- I worked at Largo Medical Center and Poinciana Medical center
- I performed svn therapy, O2 therapy, ABG's, I worked with Bipap and Cpap.
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER
01.2011 - 01.2013
- I worked as a staff Respiratory Therapist
- Worked in Cardiology performing such tasks as Cardiac Stress Testing, Holter monitor set-up, Holter monitor reading and outpatient EKG's
- Worked in Pulmonary function lab, performing full study Pulmonary function tests, outpatient Pentamadine Nebulizer treatments and outpatient ABG's.
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
HALIFAX MEDICAL CENTER
01.2006 - 01.2006
- I performed SVN therapy, O2 therapy, ABG's, bipap, ventilator management - primary ventilator used Dragger.
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
PROFESSIONAL RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICES
01.2005 - 01.2006
- I performed SVN therapy, O2 therapy, ventilator management - primary ventilators used PB 7200, Dragger
- ABG's using I-Stat equipment
- Computer charting using Millenium Power Chart system.
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
ON ASSIGNMENT HEALTH CARE STAFFING
01.1999 - 01.2005
- I worked at a variety of Hospitals in the Minneapolis-St
- Paul area
- At these different Hospitals I was able to utilize many of my previously described skills
- I performed SVN therapy, O2 therapy, ABG's, ventilator management - primary ventilator used PB 7200.
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
OPTIMA HEALTH
01.1998 - 01.1999
- I performed SVN therapy, O2 therapy, ABG's, ventilator management - primary ventilators used PB 7200 and Bear 3.
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL
01.1996 - 01.1998
- I worked at Lakeview hospital on and off over a period of several years
- I worked here as a staff respiratory therapist
- I was often the only RCP in house
- I worked with a variety of ventilators… PB7200, Esprit , and MA1 to name a few
- I managed Bipap and Cpap, performed ABG's, worked with HFNC
- I worked with therapist driven protocols at this location
- During my stent with Lakeview from 2013-2016 I worked in the pulmonary function lab performing full study PFT's
- I also worked with the pulmonologist performing simple spirometry, FENO measurements and provided patient education.
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
AMERY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.1995 - 01.1996
- I performed SVN therapy, O2 therapy, PFT's, ABG's and a brief experience with EEG's
- Often times only RT in the house
- Evaluated and treated patients at contracted skilled nursing facilities.
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
SUN HEALTH - BOSWELL HOSPITAL
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Shift Coordinator, which included the following responsibilities: Supervision of 3-6 therapists, assessed staffing needs and made daily staffing assignments
- In addition to these responsibilities charge therapists also carried workloads
- Here I performed SVN therapy, O2 therapy, ABG's, IPPB therapy and ventilator management using pre-printed weaning protocols for both the Medical Intensive Care Unit and the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
- Primary ventilators used at this facility were the Servo 900C, Servo 900E and MA1.
Education
Associates of occupational sciences degree -
Carrington College fka Apollo College
01.1994
Skills
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Respiratory Therapy
- Breathing Treatments
- Mechanical Ventilation Management
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Diagnosing Conditions
- Treatment Administration
- Educating Patients
- Blood Gas Collection And Analysis
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Pulmonary Function Customer Training, 2004
- The ABC's of EKG's, 2003
- Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician, 1993
- Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Respiratory Therapy, 1993
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Gundersen Health System
09.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Amery Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Cumberland Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
03.2018 - 01.2020
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
ACCOUNTABLE HEALTH CARE STAFFING
01.2016 - 03.2018
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER
01.2011 - 01.2013
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
HALIFAX MEDICAL CENTER
01.2006 - 01.2006
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
PROFESSIONAL RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICES
01.2005 - 01.2006
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
ON ASSIGNMENT HEALTH CARE STAFFING
01.1999 - 01.2005
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
OPTIMA HEALTH
01.1998 - 01.1999
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL
01.1996 - 01.1998
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
AMERY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.1995 - 01.1996
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
SUN HEALTH - BOSWELL HOSPITAL
01.1993 - 01.1995
Associates of occupational sciences degree -
Carrington College fka Apollo College
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