Rebecca DeBattista
Stamford,CT
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with over six years experience. Proficient in airway management, patient education, and emergency medical care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective teamwork and tailored treatment plans.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Westchester Medical Center
Valhalla, NY
08.2019 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment plans based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Customized respiratory care plans to address unique needs of pediatric patients, enhancing comfort and cooperation.
- Conducted pulmonary function tests to accurately diagnose lung diseases, facilitating appropriate treatment interventions.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT05-2019
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Equipment setup
- Medical record documentation
- Treatment administration
- Patient instruction
- Emergency medical care
- Team collaboration
- Pediatric respiratory care
Affiliations
- Member, American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
English
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Westchester Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Norwalk Community College