Highly-motivated Virginia Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner with 28 years of experience, possessing exceptional customer service, interpersonal and clinical skills. Hardworking, organized, detail-oriented and reliable, eager and willing to learn new concepts and skills. Rapidly builds rapport and forms trust-based relationships with patients and colleagues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Bon Secours Mercy Health at Maryview
Portsmouth, VA
2023.12 - Current
Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions
Assisted in the preparation of reports summarizing data from pulmonary function tests for interpretation by physicians
Ensured accuracy of test results by calibrating equipment daily and performing quality control checks as required
Educated patients on the proper use of inhalers, nebulizers and other medical devices
Performed pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, lung volume measurements and diffusion capacity on patients of all ages
Respiratory Therapist
Sentara Obici Hospital
Suffolk, VA
2021.08 - Current
Initial ventilator set-ups, management, and monitoring
Assist physicians with intubations and bronchoscopies
Initiation of ventilator weaning protocols
Patient extubations (per protocol and comfort)
ICU phyiscian and interdisciplinary care team rounds
Respiratory therapies and treatments (nebulizers, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, vest therapy, VibraPEP, MetaNeb and cough assist)
Initial BIPAP and CPAP set-ups, management and monitoring
Obtain arterial blood gases (ABGs) and run via iSTAT, and treat patient accordiningly
Respond to Rapid Response Team and CODE BLUE alerts, and respiratory intervention, as needed
Complete patient ventilator care plan daily
Respiratory Therapist
SentaraBon Secours Mercy Health at DePaul/Maryview
Portsmouth, VA
2019.04 - 2021.10
Initial ventilator set-ups, management and monitoring
Assist physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, and thoracenteses
Initiation of ventilator weaning protocols
Patient extubations
ICU physician and interdisciplinary team rounds
Respiratory therapies and treatments (nebulizers, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, vest therapy, VibraPEP, MetaNeb and cough assist)
Initial BIPAP and CPAP set-ups, management and monitoring
Obtain arterial blood gases (ABGs) and run via iSTAT and ePOC, and treat patient accordingly
Respond to Rapid Response Team and CODE BLUE alerts, and respiratory intervention, as needed
Complete patient ventilator care plan and respiratory care plan daily
Evening rounds for updates on weans and patient issues
Monitor walking rounds with oncoming staff
Monitor admissions and discharges paperwork, ABG's, CXR's, and quality variance reports
Initial set-ups and monitoring of ventilators and Propaqs
Monthly tracking of ventilator serial numbers for maintenance
Monitor ventilator census biweekly
Monthly chart audits
Keep track of equipment change calendars
STAT and routine EKGs and ABGs
Weekend call
ABG lab QA controls
New employee orientations and competencies
Dress and test back-up ventilators
Clean, dress, check, and troubleshoot ventilators
Respond to Rapid Response Team and CODE BLUE alerts
Tracheostomy maintenance and care
Scheduled and emergent tracheostomy changes
Respiratory treatments and therapies (nebulizers, oxygen therapy, aerosol trach collars, cough assist, and chest physical therapy
Respiratory Care Specialist
SleepMed Therapy Services
Hampton, VA
2012.10 - 2018.03
Initial set-up of durable medical equipment (positive airway pressure devices or PAP)
PAP device patient instruction, troubleshooting, follow-ups to ensure patient compliance, and computerized documentation
PAP downloads (AirView, F&P InfoSmart Web, EncoreAnywhere)
Training and mentoring newly hired respiratory care specialists
Monthly DME staffing schedule
Weekly equipment assignment schedule
Education
Respiratory Therapy
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA
Skills
Professional Bedside Manner
Clinical Leadership
Care Planning
Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Patient Education
Airway Management
Ventilator Management
Patient and Caregiver Education
Caring Bedside Manner
Patient Care Documentation
Tracheostomy Care
Medication Administration
Certification
National Board for Respiratory Care - Certified Respiratory Therapist since 11/11/1995
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions - Respiratory Therapist License #0117002205 - Issued 07/24/1996
American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Provider 01/03/2024 - 01/31/2026
American Heart Association - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider 01/24/2024 - 01/31/2026
American Heart Association - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider 01/03/2024 - 01/31/2024
Accomplishments
Sentara Obici Hospital - Patient Experience Spotlight Employee April 2023
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Bon Secours Mercy Health at Maryview
2023.12 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Sentara Obici Hospital
2021.08 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
SentaraBon Secours Mercy Health at DePaul/Maryview
2019.04 - 2021.10
Respiratory Therapist
Powerback Rehab (formerly Genesis Rehab Services)
2018.04 - Current
Respiratory Care Specialist
SleepMed Therapy Services
2012.10 - 2018.03
Respiratory Therapy
Tidewater Community College
National Board for Respiratory Care - Certified Respiratory Therapist since 11/11/1995
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions - Respiratory Therapist License #0117002205 - Issued 07/24/1996
American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Provider 01/03/2024 - 01/31/2026
American Heart Association - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider 01/24/2024 - 01/31/2026
American Heart Association - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider 01/03/2024 - 01/31/2024
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