Phoebe Lystrom
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Compassionate Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record of fostering strong patient relationships and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Respiratory Therapist with over 10 years experience in assisting physicians in delivering advanced high-quality care, contributing to patient diagnosis, evaluating patients and recommending therapeutic interventions. Clinical leader with experience in offering patient-centered solutions to populations in acute and long term critical care settings. Skilled in developing collaborative relationships with providers, health care workers, patients and their families to improve the quality and outcome of patient care. Looking to bring my expertise to the field of clinical research at Duke Health System.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Raleigh, NC
04.2024 - Current
- Develop care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
- Assess and monitor patient's progress during treatments and report results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Manage mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Provide therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Maintain accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Knowledgeable in Research Study Design conducted by the Respiratory Department.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist/ Team Lead
Central Wisconsin Center
Madison, WI
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided respiratory services to patient population with intellectual disabilities.
- Collaborated with physicians across various departments within the hospital to deliver comprehensive and personalized care to patients.
- Participated as a member of multidisciplinary team, provided knowledge and expertise to improve patient care and outcomes.
- Contributed to the growth and success of the respiratory therapy department through creative solutions and strategic planning.
Registered Respiratory Therapist /Team Leader
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
08.2017 - 02.2022
- Lead Therapist in charge of 10 Therapists per shift, at a 286 bed hospital.
- Monitored patients post-covid vaccinations, at the onset of Covid-19, for any change in Respiratory status.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies and conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in respiratory care practices by attending seminars and conferences.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
CORE Respiratory Services
Lakeville, MN
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Traveled to various healthcare facilities and provided comprehensive respiratory care for pediatric, neonatal, and adult populations across multiple hospitals and clinics within the Twin Cities area.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, contributing to a holistic approach to patient care.
- Contributed to the overall success of the team in improving patient care and outcomes.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
Rochester, MN
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided Respiratory Therapy Services at a 1,200 bed hospital and a Level 1 trauma facility.
- Collaborated closely with Critical care teams as well as general care areas to deliver specialized respiratory care tailored to the unique needs of patients.
- Implemented evidence-based respiratory care protocols and treatments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and adherence to best practices.
- Demonstrated proficiency in quickly and accurately assessing patients' conditions, effectively communicating changes in condition, diagnostic study results, symptomatology, and response to treatment to the care team.
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Mayo Clinic, Pulmonary Diagnostics Department
Rochester, MN
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Performed basic diagnostic tests, such as ABGs, 6 minute walks, Exhaled Nitric Oxide, spirometry and peak flow measurements, to assess lung function.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use breathing exercises and postural drainage techniques.
- Educated patients and their family members about home care options available for respiratory illness management.
- Collaborated with Pulmonologists and Registered Respiratory Therapists in the implementation of pulmonary rehabilitation programs for patients with respiratory disorders.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Health Professions- Respiratory Care -
University of Minnesota
Rochester, MN05.2014
Certification of Completion in Respiratory Care Therapy -
Mayo School of Health Sciences
Rochester, MN05.2014
Skills
- Decade long Healthcare Experience
- Direct Patient Care
- Good Clinical Practice GOP
- Patient Safety and Advocacy
- Informed Consent
- Problem Solving
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Critical Care and Emergency Room- Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal
- Status Reports
- Team Dynamics
- Clinical Monitoring
- Clinical Training
- Document Verification
- Drug Accountability
- Medical Terminology
- Airway and Artificial airway management — Bag Mask Ventilation, ETT, Tracheal, Laryngectomy tubes
- Diagnostic procedures — pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, hemodynamic monitoring, and polysomnography
- Patient Education- Smoking cessation, Lung health counseling
- Research study design
- Problem Solving
- Chronic Airway Disease Management- Asthma, COPD, Bronchiectasis, etc
- Adaptability
- Care Plan Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Quality Improvement
- Operational Reporting
- Electronic Health Record- EPIC
- Regulatory Compliance
- MS Word/ Computer Skills
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by National Board of Respiratory Care since 2014
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Duke Raleigh Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist/ Team Lead
Central Wisconsin Center
03.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist /Team Leader
Banner Gateway Medical Center
08.2017 - 02.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
CORE Respiratory Services
03.2015 - 07.2017
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
06.2014 - 06.2015
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Mayo Clinic, Pulmonary Diagnostics Department
05.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science in Health Professions- Respiratory Care -
University of Minnesota
Certification of Completion in Respiratory Care Therapy -
Mayo School of Health Sciences
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