To obtain a Respiratory Therapist position in a setting where patient satisfaction is the primary goal for the healthcare team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Kennedy Krieger Institute
01.2021 - Current
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement pediatric patient treatment plans.
Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Alternate Care Site
Adventist Healthcare Takoma
01.2022 - 04.2023
Perform respiratory care to covid19 patients in ICU, IMCU and ER
Use different oxygen delivery devices such as high flow nasal cannula, mechanical ventilators (invasive and noninvasive), non-rebreather, Aerosol masks etc
To adequately oxygenate patients
Treat and manage patients with tracheostomy on the ventilators or other oxygen delivery devices
Provide complete tracheostomy care
Perform arterial blood draw and interpret the results for changes in therapy.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
PRN staff
George Washington University
02.2015 - 01.2022
Provide direct respiratory care patient in critical units and in the emergency department
Participate in patient evaluation to determine the appropriate respiratory therapy
Assist physicians during intubation and bronchoscopy
Use oxygen delivery devices such as aerosol, high flow nasal cannula, vapotherm, etc
Provide complete trach care, weaning off mechanical ventilation.
Respiratory Therapist
Suburban Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2014
Team Lead Therapist
Specialty Hospital
12.2010 - 01.2014
Perform complex respiratory tasks in critical and emergency care departments
Provide respiratory care to adults and pediatrics patients
Use different mechanical modes of ventilation to ventilate critical ill patients
Assist physicians during intubations and patient evaluation for appropriate therapy
Provide complete trach care, weaning off mechanical ventilation
Provide complete trach care, to ventilator dependent patient
Help patients with chronic respiratory illness with their daily therapy
Versatile with different mode of ventilation to treat patients
Monitor patients ventilator parameters
Lorien Home Nursing
08.2009 - 12.2010
Provide complete trach care, to ventilator dependent patient
Help patients with chronic respiratory illness with their daily therapy.
Education
EDUCATIONCertified Respiratory Therapist -
Frederick Community College
American Heart Association CPR for health care providers - undefined
Bachelor of Science - French, Community Health
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University of Maryland
College Park, MD
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD
Skills
Skills (Not limited)
Adults and Pediatric care (10yr) Long Term Care rehab Intubation Assist
Acute Care End-Tidal CO2 Monitoring CPT/Postural Drainage
Care for patients with Acute Nitric Oxide delivery Cough assist
And chronic respiratory disease Bipap Nasal/Mask Passy Muir valve
Ventilator dependent patient Care Bronchial Hygiene Therapy Croup Tent set up
Tracheostomy Care Emergency Care Flutter Valve therapy
Arterial Blood Gas Aerosol set up/Mask/Trach Heliox delivery
Clinical Assistant/Team Trainer at Kennedy Krieger Institute Psychiatric Neurobehavioral UnitClinical Assistant/Team Trainer at Kennedy Krieger Institute Psychiatric Neurobehavioral Unit
Respiratory Therapist Supervisor/Respiratory Therapist at North Georgia Medical Center Gainesville/BraseltonRespiratory Therapist Supervisor/Respiratory Therapist at North Georgia Medical Center Gainesville/Braselton