RA' KESHA WILLIAMS
LifeCare Hospital Of Plano
Lancaster,TX
4
Certifications
22
Years of experience
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 21 years of experience in acute and critical care healthcare settings and now a Travel RT as well. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
A hardworking, reliable, and dedicated therapist who goes above and beyond to give the best care to all patients as well as being a team player with my coworkers by working extra shifts when short staffed. I am very professional at work and at the bedside. Professional appearance, great personality and positive attitude at all times.
Work History
Certified Respiratory Therapist
3 Years 5 Months- Track vital signs, blood gases, and other respiratory indicators to guide ongoing treatment decisions.
- Administer respiratory medications and positive pressure treatments according to patient orders and clinical response.
- Support physicians during airway procedures and ventilator changes in critical care settings.
- Assist with bronchoscopies by preparing equipment and supporting the clinical team during procedures.
- Provide airway management support during intubations and other urgent bedside interventions.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Document therapy responses and patient observations to support continuity of respiratory care.
- Prepare and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators, oxygen delivery devices, and other respiratory equipment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Maintain accurate patient charts and therapy notes while following privacy and documentation standards.
- Follow infection control and safety procedures while delivering bedside respiratory care.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
1 Month- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Assessed respiratory status and adjusted care based on patient response and provider direction.
- Supported medication delivery through nebulized treatments, inhalers, and positive pressure therapy.
- Recorded patient condition changes clearly to support continuity of care across shifts.
- Collaborated with nursing and medical staff to coordinate timely respiratory interventions.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
4 Months- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
3 Months- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered bronchodilators, anti-inflammatory medications, and positive pressure therapies using handheld equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
1 Year 2 Months- Consulted with physicians (PCP and Pulmonologist) to understand their desires and suggest the appropriate care to meet patient needs.
- Maintained well-functioning, clean and safe equipment to protect the patient from unnecessary risks.
- Providing quality chest percussion and T-70 deep breathing exercises as well as aggressive pulmonary toilet as needed.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Assisted the nurses with turning Q2 hrs, repositioning, and cleaning the patient, transporting the patient to and from home.
- Provided special care to an ALS patient.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
1 Year 4 Months- Set up, operated and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient.
- Maintained well-functioning, clean and safe equipment to protect the patients from unnecessary risks.
- Relayed the results of tests to physicians and worked with them to address abnormalities.
- Updated the master chart and individual patient records with current therapy information.
- Tracked the physiological response of each patient to therapy and documented data such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Helped patients feel comfortable and increased their cooperation with clear treatment explanations.
- Consulted with patients and family members to understand their desires and suggest the appropriate care to meet their needs.
- Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Performed intubations.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
14 Years 3 Months- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and specialists to give each patient the best possible care.
- Assisted physicians during bronchoscopies, intubations, and other airway procedures
- Tracked the physiological response of each patient to therapy and documented data such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes.
- Helped patients feel comfortable and increased their cooperation with clear treatment explanations.
- Maintained well-functioning, clean and safe equipment to protect the patients from unnecessary risks.
- Updated the master chart and individual patient records with current therapy information.
- Set up, operated and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient.
- Supported patients with emergency issues by providing them skilled assistance with artificial respiration and external cardiac massage.
- Relayed the results of tests to physicians and worked with them to address abnormalities.
- Consulted with patients and family members to understand their desires and suggest the appropriate care to meet their needs.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs.
- Charge RT/ER RT
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
High School Diploma
Skills
Clinical Leadership (Charge RT)
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU)/Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)
Emergency Department (ER)
Level 1 Trauma Hospital
Long Term Acute Care & Home Health Care
Airway Management/Intubation
Mechanical Ventilators
Assisted with bronchoscopies
Travel RT
Respiratory Care Practitioner Certification
NBRC Certification
BLS/ACLS Certification
Certification
BLS Certified
Timeline
Certified Respiratory Therapist
LifeCare Hospital Of Plano
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
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Respiratory Care Practitioner
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High School Diploma
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Southern University Shreveport
Associate of Applied Science from Respiratory Therapy
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