Randy Ratliff
Bristol,TN
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over eleven years of experience working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ballad Health Bristol Regional Medical Center
2022.03 - 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.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management, and intubations.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for adult patients.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- 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.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Developed innovative approaches for noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing rates of intubation.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ballad Health Russell County Hospital
2012.11 - 2022.08
- 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 ventilator management, and intubations.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for adult 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.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed EKGs.
- Placed heart monitors on patients in outpatient services.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Assisted with cardiopulmonary rehab.
- Assisted with stress tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA05.2011
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway Management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Respiratory equipment setup
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- Tennessee state licensed
- Virginia state licensed
- Registered respiratory therapist credential through NBRC.
- Applied for South Carolina license to practice respiratory care
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ballad Health Bristol Regional Medical Center
2022.03 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ballad Health Russell County Hospital
2012.11 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Liberty University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Southwest Virginia Community College
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- Tennessee state licensed
- Virginia state licensed
- Registered respiratory therapist credential through NBRC.
- Applied for South Carolina license to practice respiratory care
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