Sadie Lie
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Brentwood,TN
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Dynamic Anesthesia Technician and Registered Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. Skilled in airway management and arterial line placement, I enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and process improvements. Committed to delivering high-quality care, I excel in high-pressure situations, ensuring optimal anesthesia support and patient safety.
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
4 Years 5 Months- Maintained anesthesia equipment, ensuring functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted anesthesiologists in preparing patients for procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Monitored patient vitals during procedures, promptly reporting changes to medical staff.
- Trained junior staff on anesthesia equipment operation and safety practices, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Performed blood gas analysis.
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation, and ventilatory support.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
14 Years 5 Months- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments following established protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment usage for better self-management.
- Trained new staff on respiratory procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within respiratory therapy department.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Conducted diagnostic tests, such as pulmonary function testing, to identify underlying respiratory issues or complications.
- ECMO Specialist managing VA and VV life support
- Inter hospital transport via ambulance for patients on mechanical ventilation and ECMO support
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Skills
Induction assistance
Airway management
Arterial line placement
Central line placement
Regional anesthesia support
Bronchoscopy assistance
Blood transfusion
Intravenous access
ECMO Specialist
Certification
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Registered Respiratory therapist (RRT)
Adult Critical Care Specialist
Certified Anesthesia Technician and Technologist (Cer. A.T.T.)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS)
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
03.2021 - 08.2025Read More
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
10.2006 - 03.2021Read More
Loma Linda Ubiversity
Bachelor of Science from Respiratory Care
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