Rebecca Camire
Westfield,IN
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare respiratory services, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient assessment, ventilator management, and pulmonary function testing. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient care outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
IU Health Tipton
Tipton, IN
06.2023 - Current
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Educated patients on the proper use of inhalers, nebulizers and other medical devices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop treatment plans for patients with pulmonary disorders.
- Recognized changes in vital signs that could affect outcome measures during testing sessions.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Performed pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, lung volume measurements and diffusion capacity on patients of all ages.
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Demonstrated a high level of professionalism when interacting with patients, families and other healthcare providers.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Maintained patient records, including test results and physician orders.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Respiratory Therapist
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
09.1997 - 06.2023
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-1998
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Ball State University
Muncie, IN08-1997
Ball State University
Muncie, INSkills
- Pulmonary function testing
- Patient education
- Collaboration with teams
- Data management
- Customer service
- Patient instruction
- Patient and caregiver education
- Communication skills
- Respiratory care protocols
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Verbal and written communication
- Tracheostomy care
- Coaching and mentoring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Accomplishments
2021 PHIL award recipient
Certification
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- Tobacco Treatment Specialist
- COPD Educator
- Asthma Educator
Affiliations
Tobacco Treatment counseling with teens in Tipton County
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
IU Health Tipton
06.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
IU Health Methodist Hospital
09.1997 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Ball State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Ball State University
Ball State University
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