Committed respiratory therapist with two years of experience. Skilled in conducting respiratory assessments, managing ventilators, and providing emergency respiratory care efficiently. Contributes to improving patient outcomes through collaborative healthcare team engagement. Strong work ethic, empathetic, and adaptable.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Hospital
Ahoskie, North Carolina
05.2023 - Current
Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, noninvasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, and airway clearance techniques.
Tracheostomy care.
Perform intubation procedures through direct visualization and videoscope.
Educated patients and families on respiratory health and equipment usage.
Perform EKGs.
Perform arterial blood draws.
Perform arterial line insertion using sterile technique.
Providing therapies to different patient populations, ages ranging from newborns to over 100 years old.
Assisted in training new staff on respiratory therapy protocols and procedures.
Assist management with creating the staff schedule.
Maintained compliance with safety standards and infection control practices.
Managed mechanical ventilation systems, setting up ventilators, and adjusting settings according to protocols.
Disassembled, cleaned, and redressed circuits on C1 and Servo machines.
Responded promptly to Emergency Response Team and Code Blue calls.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Hospital
Ahoskie, North Carolina
12.2022 - 05.2023
Maintained and cleaned respiratory equipment according to hospital protocols.
Provided aerosolized nebulizer therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, and oxygen therapy.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance through BVM ventilation.
Interacted with patients, respiratory therapists, and physicians to coordinate patient care.