Rabecca Sdrakas
Mentor
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital, adept in arterial blood gas analysis and ventilator management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective airway management and compassionate care. Recognized for quick response in emergencies and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital
06.1998 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Education
Respiratory Therapy
Lakeland Community College
Mentor Ohio06-1999
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory medication administration
- Ethics and professionalism
- Patient education
- Electronic medical records
- Patient care documentation
- Medication administration
- Home care support
- Clinical decision making
- Oxygen therapy
- Patient and caregiver education
- Ventilator management
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Team collaboration
- Caring bedside manner
- Professional bedside manner
- Emergency medical care
- Treatment administration
- Patient instruction
- Equipment setup
- Equipment cleaning
Certification
CRT and RRT
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital
06.1998 - Current
Respiratory Therapy
Lakeland Community College
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