Rebekah Barnett
Summary
Professional neonatal/pediatric respiratory care provider with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Prisma Health Upstate
01.2019 - Current
- Administered respiratory treatments and therapies for pediatric patients to enhance respiratory function.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated families on respiratory care techniques and equipment usage, fostering independence in home management.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes within the department.
- Served as a resource for new hire NICU nursing staff, offering guidance on best practices for managing pediatric patients with complex respiratory needs.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in therapy administration while maintaining high standards of patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment usage for improved outcomes.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and streamline workflow processes.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training of new respiratory therapists, sharing best practices and techniques in pediatric care.
- Facilitated proper infection control measures within the respiratory department by adhering to strict guidelines and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Super User for Sentec devices.
- Participated in quality improvement projects including charting audits, compliance reporting, and documentation accuracy.
- Administered advanced Pediatric Respiratory Care using Conventional Ventilation, HFOV, HFJV, Bubble CPAP, Nitric Oxide, and Heliox.
Waitress
The Flounder Fish Camp
06.2012 - 01.2019
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively taking orders and addressing guest inquiries.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Kept work stations clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Trained new waiters/waitresses on the job.
- Engaged with customers to create a welcoming atmosphere, fostering repeat business opportunities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC05-2018
Skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Commitment to ongoing education
- Patient-centered care approach
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Pediatric ventilation management, including care of patients receiving ECMO and high frequency ventilation
- Experience with Epic EHR system and Microsoft Office
- Effective time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Consistent dependability
- Strong organizational abilities
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Prisma Health Upstate
01.2019 - Current
Waitress
The Flounder Fish Camp
06.2012 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Spartanburg Community College
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