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Rachel Bennett

Ormond Beach,FL

Summary

Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with fourteen years of experience of providing high level of patient care in both critically ill adults as well as neonates. At my most resent facility I have provided airway management for our Trauma center.

I have an excellent ability to triage workloads providing adequate care to all my patients during my shift. I am very detailed oriented and have assisted multiple facilities with the organization of the departments respiratory equipment as well as developing policies and procedures based off of NBRC, ARC, and hospital guidelines.

I have acted as a preceptor for new employees not only as a full-time employee but also as a travel therapist. Also, I have experience in creating educational material for the departments preceptor program.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Halifax Health
Daytona Beach, FL
11.2022 - Current
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
  • Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
  • Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
  • responded to and assisted in airway management for level I and level II traumas
  • Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
  • Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members concerning the health status of the patient.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
  • Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
  • Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
  • Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
  • Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
  • Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
  • Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

AMN Healthcare
Boca Raton, FL
03.2020 - 10.2022
  • Acted as a travel Respiratory therapist at multiple Hospital facilities in the greater central Florida area.
  • Provided critical care to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Maintained credentials necessary to work in all units of the hospital such as CVICU, NICU, L&D, level I and level II trauma centers, adult ICU, neuro-ICU, ETC.
  • Proficient in administering and titrating prostaglandin such as FLOLAN to critically ill patients.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
  • Conducted research into new methods of treating respiratory disorders.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
  • Provided education related to prevention strategies for reducing the risk of developing chronic respiratory diseases.
  • Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by monitoring physiological responses using arterial blood gas sampling and analysis, spirometry, and hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Responsible for effectively weaning patients from mechanical ventilation.
  • Assisted in percutaneous bedside tracheostomies.
  • Assisted and prepared patients for bronchoscopies.
  • Proficient in neonatal surfactant administration and mechanical ventilation management in the neonate.
  • Proficient in the transportation of both critically ill adults and neonates who have artificial airways.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead

AdventHealth
Daytona Beach, FL
03.2011 - 01.2020
  • Managed daily operations of the respiratory therapy team including scheduling shifts and assigning tasks.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in patient care outcomes related to respiratory therapies provided by the team.
  • Monitored patient progress during treatments to ensure safety protocols were followed correctly.
  • Ensured all necessary equipment was available for use by the respiratory therapy team members.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers on treatment plans for patients requiring respiratory care services.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of patients receiving respiration treatments according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
  • Provided education on various topics related to pulmonary health management.
  • Addressed complaints or issues raised by patients or their families regarding respiratory services provided by the team.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
  • Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
  • Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.
  • Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
  • Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
  • Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
  • Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
05-2010

Skills

  • Maintain all credentials necessary to work in a multi-unit hospital including PALS, NRP, ACLS, and BLS
  • 14 years of Adult critical care experience including 4 years of working in level I and level II trauma centers
  • 5 years of neonatal critical care experience including 3 years at a level II NICU and 2 years at a level III NICU

Certification

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist with the NBRC
  • RRT current w/ Florida Department of Health
  • ACLS current with American Heart Association
  • NRP credential current "Neonatal Resuscitation Program"
  • PALS current with American Heart Association
  • BLS current with American Heart Association

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Halifax Health
11.2022 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

AMN Healthcare
03.2020 - 10.2022

Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead

AdventHealth
03.2011 - 01.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Daytona State College

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