Samuel Kusi
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Certified respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges, skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, and airway management. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
United States Army Active Duty
02.2019 - Current
- Respond to emergency codes and calls.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Streamlined clinical processes through an implementation of efficient protocols for respiratory care procedures.
- Treat patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Administering breathing treatments on physicians orders.
- Administering tracheostomy care on a patient.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Streamlined clinical processes through the implementation of efficient protocols for respiratory care procedures.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate and empathetic care throughout the treatment process.
Respiratory Therapist
US Army
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate and empathetic care throughout the treatment process.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Respiratory Therapist
US Army
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Maximized equipment utilization by maintaining regular maintenance schedules for all respiratory therapy devices.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
San Antonio, TX08.2023
Associates in Basic Education - Education
Berekum College of Education
Berekum ,ghana05.2016
High School Diploma -
Berekum Senior High School
Berekum, GhanaSkills
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Operational Reporting
- Fast Learner
- Attention to detail
- ABG Endorsed
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- ALS- Advance Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
Languages
Akan
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
US Army
12.2023 - 02.2024
Respiratory Therapist
US Army
05.2023 - 08.2024
Respiratory Therapist
United States Army Active Duty
02.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
Associates in Basic Education - Education
Berekum College of Education
High School Diploma -
Berekum Senior High School
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