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Samara Coleman

Lawton

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist with 1 year of experience delivering high quality respiratory care in acute and critical settings. Skilled in patient assessment, ventilator management, airway care, and emergency response. Experienced in training and mentoring new staff and students, fostering skill development and promoting best practices within the department. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Committed to patient education, safety, and evidenced-based practice, with a proven ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Comanche County Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - Current
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure clear communication of treatment plans.
  • Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.

Sales Associate

Hibbetts Sports
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintained sales floor by arranging and organizing merchandise, stocking merchandise, and setting up displays.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Volunteer Work

Ike Igniton
08.2017 - 09.2020
  • Established strong community relationships through volunteer work, fostering a positive image for our track program.
  • Promoted community outreach efforts through volunteer work at local food drives, clothing donations centers, and charitable fundraisers.

Volunteer Work

Family Promise
08.2017 - 05.2020
  • Collaborated with team members of Ike Ignition to raise $10,000 for homeless families.

Volunteer Work

Salvation Army
09.2019 - 10.2019
  • Assisted with sorting, organizing and distributing donated goods (e.g, clothing, food, household items).

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Cameron University
Lawton, OK
12-2023

High School Diploma -

Eisenhower High School
Lawton, OK
05-2021

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Patient care
  • Patient education
  • Patient care documentation
  • Care plan management
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Treatment administration
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Non-invasive ventilation
  • Endotracheal intubation assistance
  • Ventilator management
  • Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

- License Number: 6361

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Comanche County Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Hibbetts Sports
08.2022 - 05.2023

Volunteer Work

Salvation Army
09.2019 - 10.2019

Volunteer Work

Ike Igniton
08.2017 - 09.2020

Volunteer Work

Family Promise
08.2017 - 05.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Cameron University

High School Diploma -

Eisenhower High School

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