Ruth Belizaire
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist with broad experience in managing patients with diverse respiratory diseases. Strengths include comprehensive knowledge of respiratory care procedures, adeptness in patient assessment and ventilation management, and ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Previous roles reflect significant contributions towards improving patient outcomes through delivery of quality respiratory care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
NCH Baker Hospital Downtown
Naples, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients under physician supervision.
- Monitored patient vital signs during treatment sessions.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Documented patient progress and therapy outcomes in medical records.
- Assisted in emergency procedures for respiratory distress cases.
- Provided training and support to new staff on respiratory protocols.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Respiratory Therapist
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Fort Myer, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Science
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL12-2024
High School Diploma -
Dunbar High School
Fort Myers, FL06-2016
Skills
- Mechanical ventilator management
- Respiratory equipment maintenance
- Patient assessment
- Emergency care procedures
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Patient education
- Pulse oximetry
- Drug administration trained
- Medical record documentation
- Patient care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Caring bedside manner
- Diagnostic tools
- Patient and family advocacy
- Treatment administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Oxygen therapy
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Treatment plan development
- Blood gas analysis
- Equipment setup
Accomplishments
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Lambda Beta
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Creole
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- RRT
- AS
- BS
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
NCH Baker Hospital Downtown
08.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Gulf Coast Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Science
Florida SouthWestern State College
High School Diploma -
Dunbar High School
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