SANTHOSH GEORGE
Arlington Heights,IL
Summary
To use the skills that I have obtained through my work experience, education, and internship to gain a position as a Respiratory care practitioner. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist - PRN
Advocate -Good shepherd Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
Respiratory Therapist - Full Time
Northshore university
12.2020 - Current
- Sets up equipment and medication and administers treatments as ordered including oxygen administration, humidity therapy, airway management, resuscitation, chest physiotherapy, and medication administration
- Make patient rounds regularly
- Observes patients, checks equipment and performs adjustments as necessary
- Work critical care, emergency department, paediatric and all the floor units
- Responsible for managing the care of patients on ventilator and BiPAP
- Assist with Intubation and Extubation of Orally Intubated patients, Downsizing and Decannulation of Trach patients
- Assist with Bronchoscopes and Laryngoscopes
- Performed routine trach assessment, trach care, trach downsizing and decannulations
- Work with physicians and speech therapist with the administration of PMV and Capping
- Educated patients and their families about their conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment
- Assisted in the transport of critical care patients to different tests and procedures
- Cleaned and disinfected respiratory equipment used in therapy
- Draw, run, interpret Arterial Blood Gasses and recommend treatment moderations based on results
- Perform respiratory assessment and recommend patient care to physician
- Setup, clean, and maintain equipment in the proper manner
- Assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Respiratory Therapist - PRN
AMITA Resurrection Medical center
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
Respiratory Therapist - Full Time
AMITA Resurrection Medical center
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Intern
AMITA Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, USA
08.2019 - 11.2019
Intern
Kindred Chicago Central
Chicago, USA
08.2018 - 05.2019
Clinical Rotations
AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital
Evanston, USA
09.2018 - 12.2018
Clinical Rotations
Saint Anthony Hospital
Chicago, USA
08.2018 - 09.2018
Clinical Rotations
Kindred Chicago Central
Chicago, USA
01.2018 - 05.2018
Education
RRT -
01.2023
CRT -
01.2020
Associate - respiratory therapy
Saint Augustine College
Chicago, IL01.2020
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Regulatory Compliance
- Care Plan Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient and caregiver education
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Ventilator management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Blood gas analysis
- Oxygen therapy
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Treatment Administration
- Airway Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist - PRN
Advocate -Good shepherd Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist - Full Time
Northshore university
12.2020 - Current
Respiratory Therapist - PRN
AMITA Resurrection Medical center
12.2020 - 11.2021
Respiratory Therapist - Full Time
AMITA Resurrection Medical center
03.2020 - 12.2020
Intern
AMITA Resurrection Medical Center
08.2019 - 11.2019
Clinical Rotations
AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2018
Intern
Kindred Chicago Central
08.2018 - 05.2019
Clinical Rotations
Saint Anthony Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2018
Clinical Rotations
Kindred Chicago Central
01.2018 - 05.2018
RRT -
CRT -
Associate - respiratory therapy
Saint Augustine College
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