Sandra Nixon

• Consulted Physicians, Colleagues, and Supervisors when appropriate time to ensure the highest level of patient care.
• Inhalation Therapy for all patients Neonatal to Adults.
• Experience in tracheal intubations for all patients. Performed ABG’s, EKG’s, Stress Testing, PFT’s, Mechanical Ventilation and along with all other aspects involving the CardioPulmonary Department.

• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
• Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
• 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.
• Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
• Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
• Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
• Provided emergency care to patients.
• Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
• Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
• Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
• Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
• Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
• Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
• Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
• Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.

My responsibilities involved writing and implementing policy and procedures, negotiate contracts for equipment, creating treatment regimens and the charge master for the department. I was authorized to hire and manage FT and PRN positions. My staff and I performed all aspects of CardioPulmonary to include:

• Stress Testing

• EKG’s

• Holter Monitoring

• Inhalation Therapy

• Intubations

• ABG’s- including processing the samples with the CO/OX/Blood Gas Analyzer

• IPPB

• CPT

• PFT’s

• Maintaining and cleaning all equipment