Rekita Barnes
Summary
Respiratory Therapist with 2 years of experience in healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothorax.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA05-2023
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient and caregiver education
- Patient care documentation
- Airway management
- Oxygen therapy
- Patient education
- Ventilator management
- Clinical decision making
- Tracheostomy care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Pulse oximetry
- Blood gas analysis
- Treatment administration
- Patient care
- Equipment setup
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Middle Georgia State University
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