Rebecca Ivy
Plainfield,CT
Summary
Compassionate professional focused on delivering optimal respiratory care. Expertise in clinical documentation and patient education, successfully reducing hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning and follow-up support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Hartford Healthcare
Norwich, CT
11.2019 - Current
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting interventions based on clinical assessments.
- Supervised respiratory therapy department, ensuring compliance with clinical protocols and safety standards.
- Mentored junior therapists, enhancing team skills and knowledge through training sessions.
- Conducted quality assurance audits, identifying areas for process improvement in therapy delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients with respiratory conditions.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning, providing ongoing education and training for staff members.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education on self-care techniques and follow-up appointments for pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
Respiratory Therapist
Westerly Hospital
Westerly, RI
06.2013 - 01.2023
- Administered respiratory therapies, including nebulization and oxygen therapy, to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and adjusted treatment plans for optimal care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and proper use of equipment and medications.
- 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.
Emergency Medical Technician- Cardiac
Alert Ambulance
Wakefield, RI
06.2003 - 08.2014
- Provided immediate medical care and support during emergency situations.
- Cardiac Monitoring, IV insertions, Medication administration
- Maintained ACLS ceritfication
- Critical Care Interfacililty Transfers
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Rhode Island
Lincoln, RI06-2013
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient care planning
- Critical care support
- Tracheostomy insertion
- Tracheostomy care
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Hartford Healthcare
11.2019 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Westerly Hospital
06.2013 - 01.2023
Emergency Medical Technician- Cardiac
Alert Ambulance
06.2003 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Rhode Island