Rachel Ransom
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with a focus on respiratory assessment, ventilator management, and patient education. Committed to ensuring safety compliance and delivering optimal patient care through effective clinical documentation and problem-solving.I have over 20 years of home care experience and setting up NIV and trouble shotting NIV. I Have set up Trilogy EVO, Luisa ,LTV1150,
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Apria Healthcare
Indianapolis, Indiana
10.2023 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients according to prescribed treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as needed for optimal care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and responses to therapies.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and protocols in clinical settings.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
Respiratory Therapist
Medical Service Company
Fishers, Indiana
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and therapies.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and responses to therapies. Setting up Niv Astral150, Trilogy,Lusaia
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and protocols in clinical settings.
- Trained new staff on respiratory procedures and equipment usage effectively.
Respiratory Therapist
Apria Healthcare
Indianapolis, Indiana
01.2014 - 03.2019
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients according to prescribed treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as needed for optimal care.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and therapies.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and responses to therapies.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and protocols in clinical settings.Did all of the NIV set up. Was in charge of over 350 Non - Invasive I also did Niv sd downloads on all my patients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
California State University
CA07-2005
Skills
- Respiratory assessment
- Ventilator management
- Oxygen therapy
- Pathophysiology knowledge
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Problem solving
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Home care planning
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Respiratory care protocols
- Respiratory equipment setup
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Apria Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Medical Service Company
03.2019 - 10.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Apria Healthcare
01.2014 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
California State University