SALY LAMBERT
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Healthcare professional skilled in respiratory therapy and patient care techniques. Proven ability to provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring patient needs are met with precision and compassion. Proficient in ventilator management and respiratory assessments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Venice, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Joseph
Tampa, FL
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lehigh Regional Medical Center
Lehigh Acres, FL
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Mattoon, IL
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- 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.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Orlando Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staff
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lee Health System
08.2012 - 01.2021
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Developed system of staff communication, enabling quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Edison State College
Fort Myers, FL05.2012
Skills
- Patient Care
- Respiratory Therapy
- Treatment Planning
- Airway Management
- Medication Administration
- Patient education
- Physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Dosage calculation
- Spirometer reading
- Professional bedside manner
- Organization and Time management
- Detail-oriented
- Teambuilding
- Critical Care
- Tracheotomies
- Emergency Care
Certification
ACLS 7/2026
BLS 7/2026
PALS 7/2026
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Joseph
02.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lehigh Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Orlando Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staff
01.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lee Health System
08.2012 - 01.2021
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Edison State College