Priya Bajaria
Orlando,FL
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 7 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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Respiratory Care
Orlando Health Dr. P Phillips Hospital
Orlando , FL
2021.10 - Current
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
Respiratory Therapist
Orlando Health Dr. P Phillips Hospital
Orlando , FL
2021.10 - Current
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
- Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
- 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.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Valencia College
Orlando , Florida
2022.09 - 2023.01
- Assessed student performance through written exams and practical skills testing.
- Mentored students to help them develop their clinical skillset.
- Provided feedback on student's progress, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Supervised students during hands-on training sessions in the lab setting.
- Evaluated student portfolios to measure their understanding of classroom material.
Respiratory Therapist
Advent Health Orlando
Orlando , FL
2016.08 - 2019.11
- 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.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
Guest Services Receptionist
Orlando Health Dr. P Phillips Hospital
Orlando , Florida
2014.03 - 2016.05
- Managed end-to-end guest experiences, including resolving complaints and coordinating responses to individual needs.
- Gave top-notch service to all guests in line with company standards.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Sciences
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12.2020
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL05.2016
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
Orlando, FL07.2013
Masters of Healthcare Administration -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Drug administration trained
- Patient care documentation
- Work ethic
- Communication
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Leadership
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Microsoft Office
- Staff Management
- Schedule Development
- Processes and Procedures
- Inventory Oversight
Affiliations
- Dr. P Phillips Employee of the Quarter- March 28, 2016
- President of Daytona State College Respiratory Class of 2016
- Orlando Health Champion Award June 10th, 2015
Additional Information
ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Valencia College
2022.09 - 2023.01
Supervisor of Respiratory Care
Orlando Health Dr. P Phillips Hospital
2021.10 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Orlando Health Dr. P Phillips Hospital
2021.10 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Advent Health Orlando
2016.08 - 2019.11
Guest Services Receptionist
Orlando Health Dr. P Phillips Hospital
2014.03 - 2016.05
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Sciences
Valencia College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Daytona State College
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
Masters of Healthcare Administration -
Western Governors University
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