Rebecca Gursky
Respiratory Therapist
Converse,TX
Summary
Experienced Certified Respiratory Therapist with Specific Expertise in caring for Pediatric and Neonatal Patients along with Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patient population.
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 29+ year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders.
Respiratory professional trained to assess and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments, manage invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Dept Of Defense
12.2011 - Current
- Provided all aspects of Respiratory Care to Neonatal, Pediatric and Adult Patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- 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.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies
Staff Respiratory Therapist (PRN)
Kirkwood Manor Nursing Home And Rehab
New Braunfels, TX
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided Respiratory treatments, oxygen therapy to Senior residents and rehab patients
- Provided antibiotics, 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.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health System-North Central/North Hospital
12.2000 - 12.2016
- Primary Pediatric and Neonatal Therapist and Adult patients
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, 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.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management and intubations.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Children’s Hospital
05.2001 - 10.2009
- Lead Respiratory Therapist for PICU and NICU
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, 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.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Education
Respiratory Therapy Specialist - Respiratory Therapist
AMEDD CENTER AND SCHOOL
Ft SamHouston, TX06.1993
General Studies
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX12.1992
Skills
- Breathing Exercises
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Equipment Cleaning
- Heavy Lifting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Spirometer Reading
- Treatment Administration
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Airway Management
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- Safety Procedures
- Drug Administration Trained
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner- 1999- Present
- BLS
- NRP
- PALS
Timeline
Staff Respiratory Therapist (PRN)
Kirkwood Manor Nursing Home And Rehab
08.2018 - 11.2019
Respiratory Therapist
Dept Of Defense
12.2011 - Current
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Children’s Hospital
05.2001 - 10.2009
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health System-North Central/North Hospital
12.2000 - 12.2016
Respiratory Therapy Specialist - Respiratory Therapist
AMEDD CENTER AND SCHOOL
General Studies
Tarrant County College District
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