Ricki Smith
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth and experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
OU Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, MINI BAL`s, bedside trachs and other procedures.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status, reporting directly to physician
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
Lead Bartender
Riverwind Casino
Norman, Oklahoma
07.2015 - 11.2022
- Traditions Spirits, Inc
- Is the premier hospitality management company for numerous Indian gaming facilities throughout Oklahoma.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Verified the age of customers purchasing alcoholic beverages.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area including wiping down surfaces and washing glassware.
- Maintained bar inventory, ordered supplies and restocked items as necessary.
- Monitored guest consumption of alcohol to ensure that no one became overly intoxicated.
- Trained new bartenders on proper pouring techniques, responsible alcohol service policies and legal requirements regarding alcohol sales and service.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders when requested by guests.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Developed drink menus using seasonal ingredients, new products or specialties of the house.
- Managed closing procedures such as counting money, balancing tills and reconciling receipts at end of shift.
- Restocked beer and liquor regularly and after special events.
- Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
Student Respiratory Therapist
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, OK
03.2022 - 03.2022
- I volunteered at Norman Regional Hospital during spring break to shadow a Respiratory Therapist I was able gain more hands on experience as a student with with direct patient care and therapies
- I learned more about respiratory equipment and their functions
- I was able to shadow the entire facility including the ER
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to respiratory
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy -
Oklahoma City Community College
12.2022
Skills
- ServSafe Certification verifies that person-in-charge has sufficient food safety knowledge to protect the public from foodborne illness
- TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) prevent intoxication, drunk driving and underage drinking by enhancing the fundamental "people skills" of servers, sellers and consumers of alcohol
- Alcoholic Beverage License Any alcohol, spirits, beer, and wine and every liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer
- BLS Certified- is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital
- ACLS Certified- management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies or personnel in emergency response
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal resuscitation Program
- Adult Airway Management
- Trauma Recovery
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Test Interpretations
- Ventilator Care
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
OU Health Science Center
01.2023 - Current
Student Respiratory Therapist
Norman Regional Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2022
Lead Bartender
Riverwind Casino
07.2015 - 11.2022
Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy -
Oklahoma City Community College
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