SANDRA I ODEH IMIONAYI
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Springfield Gardens,NY
Summary
Graduated from an accredited Respiratory Care Program at Westchester Community College. Expertise in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care, leading to improved patient outcomes. Recognized for strong organizational skills and effective communication within diverse healthcare teams. Committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective respiratory care based on best practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
NEW HYDE PARK, NY
11.2018 - Current
- EVALUATES PATIENTS RESPONSES TO RESPIRATORY CARE
- PERFORM COMPREHENSIVE RESPIRATORY ASSESSMENT
- Utilizes data to determine patients actual or potential problems
- Collaborates with physicians on patients plan of care
- Perform bedside pulmonary function studies as per physicians order
- PERFORMS PHYSICAL CHEST THERAPY ( CUPPING) TO LOOSEN AND MOBILIZE SECRETIONS AND MUCUS IN THE LUNG AND CLEARS AIRWAY BLOCKAGE IN THE PATIENT RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AS NEEDED
- RESPONDS TO CARDIOPULMONARY EMERGIENCES AND RENDERS CARE AS PER ACLS/BCLS STANDARDS
- PROVIDES PATIENTS / FAMILIY WITH RESPIRATORY THERAPY EDUCATION AS ORDERED
- ASSISTS IN THE TRANSPORT OF MECHANICALLY VENTILATED PATIENTS WITH ARTIFICIAL AIRWAYS
- IMPLEMENTS VENTILATOR MANAGEMENT /WEANING PROTOCOLS
- ADHERES TO ESTABLISHED INFECTION CONTROL PROTOCOLS AND FIRE SAFETY PROTOCOLS
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
KINGSBROOK JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY
04.2018 - 12.2018
- ADMINISTERS NEBULIZED TREATMENTS,CHEST PHYSIOTHERAPY, AND OXYGEN THERAPY DELIVERY IN VARIOUS MODALITIES BAG / MASK VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN A PATENT AIRWAY
- MONITORS RESIDENTS ON VARIOUS OXYGEN SUPPORT SYSTEMS MAINTAINING SECURE PATENT RESIDENT AIRWAY WHICH INCLUDES PERFORMIMNG NASALTRACHEAL,ENDOTRACHEAL AND ORAL SUCTIONING
- ADMINISTER TECHNIQUES TO INDUCE SPUTUM
- SUPPORTS CRITERIA SET FOR APPROPRIATE RESIDENT CARE AND RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICES
- RECOGNIZES MEDICAL PROBLEMS DOCUMENTS / REPORT IT TO THE CHARGE NURSE,PHYSICIAN AND NURSE PRACTITIONER IN A TIMELY MANNER
- SETS UP STOCKS AND REMOVES EQUIPMENRT SUPPLIES ENSURES EQUIPMENT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND IS CLEANED AND STORED APROPRIATELY
- FUNCTIONS AT ALL TIMES AS A TEAM MEMBER, SUPPORTING PEERS AND MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE OPTIMAL EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT RESPIRATORY CARE TO PATIENTS
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
ELIZABETH SETON PEDIATRIC CENTER
YONKERS, NY
04.2017 - 03.2018
- STRONG CLINICAL JUDGMENT
- ADMINISTER RESPIRATORY THERAPY TREATMENT
- MONITORING PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO THERAPY,SUCH AS VITAL SIGNS
- DOCUMENTS PATIENT CARE SERVICES BY CHARTING IN PATIENT AND DEPARTMENT RECORDS
- MAINTAIN SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT BY COMPLYING WITH INFECTION CONTROL RULES AND REGULATIONS
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ04-2022
A.A.S - RESPIRATORY THERAPY, ASSOCIATE IN LIBERAL ART AND SCIENCE
WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
VALHALLA, NY05.2016
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CERTIFICATION -
ABC TRAINING CENTER
BRONX, NY09.2009
High School Diploma -
GARRICK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Nigeria06-2008
Skills
- Patient evaluation and assessment
- Respiratory care collaboration
- Pulmonary function testing
- Airway clearance techniques
- Emergency response protocols
- ACLS and BCLS compliance
- Patient education in respiratory therapy
- Ventilator management and weaning
- Infection control adherence
- Fire safety compliance
- Nebulized treatment administration
- Chest physiotherapy techniques
- Oxygen therapy management
- Airway maintenance strategies
- Monitoring oxygen support systems
- Nasal and endotracheal suctioning
- Oral suctioning techniques
- Sputum induction methods
- Medical problem recognition and documentation
- Equipment setup and maintenance
- Team collaboration
Certification
- NY STATE LICENSE, Registered Respiratory Therapist
- American Heart Association BLS Certified
Activities Community Service
References Available Upon Request
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
11.2018 - Current
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
KINGSBROOK JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
04.2018 - 12.2018
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
ELIZABETH SETON PEDIATRIC CENTER
04.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
A.A.S - RESPIRATORY THERAPY, ASSOCIATE IN LIBERAL ART AND SCIENCE
WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CERTIFICATION -
ABC TRAINING CENTER
High School Diploma -
GARRICK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
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