Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 13 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in pulmonary function testing, patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Adventist Health And Rideout
Marysville, CA
01.2011 - Current
Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by monitoring physiological responses using specialized equipment such as spirometers or pulse oximeters.
Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
Yuba, CA
08.2006 - 01.2011
Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.