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Sarah Brown

4 Raptor Street, Belmont,MS

Summary

Compassionate and experienced healthcare professional with 19 years in direct patient care as a Respiratory Therapist and Certified Nursing Assistant, and currently in the final semester of nursing school. Skilled in providing quality, patient-centered care in diverse healthcare settings, with a strong foundation in respiratory therapy, personal care and nursing principles. Seeking to transition into a nursing role to continue to expand educational boundaries and deliver safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Red Bay Hospital
11.2021 - Current
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing .
  • Perform pulmonary function test and analyze arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
  • Provide airway management by skillfully performing endotracheal intubations under during life saving emergencies.
  • Conducted tests such as EKGs and CPT.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.

Respiratory Therapist

North Mississippi Medical Center- Baldwyn Nursing Facility
06.2018 - Current
  • Provide respiratory care to residents in a long-term facility, including patients with chronic ventilator dependency and permanent tracheostomy.
  • Provide tracheostomy care, including suctioning, stoma maintenance, and cannula changes to ensure airway patency and preventing complications.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapist to develop care plans based off weaning protocols to wean resident from being trach or ventilator dependent,
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.

Respiratory Therapist

Magnolia Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - 07.2022
  • Provided emergency response support during critical situations, such as code blue or rapid response activations.
  • Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
  • Assisted physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Couryard Nursing Home
05.2013 - 08.2018
  • Provided quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning and repositioning of patients.
  • Used therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.


Certified Nursing Assistant

The Meadows Nursing Facility
01.2007 - 03.2013
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Ensured patient care by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Education

Nursing

Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL
08-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Care

Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS
05-2018

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS
05-2016

High School Diploma -

Tremont High School
Tremont, MS
05-2004

Skills

  • Tracheostomy care
  • Airway management
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Treatment administration
  • Intubation
  • Patient education
  • Team collaboration
  • Ventilator management

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist MS license #RCP5723 May 2018 - current
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist AL license #LRT5548 October 2021 - current
  • Advance Cardiovascular Life Support, expires May 2027
  • Basic Life Support, expires May 2027
  • Pediatric Advance Life Support, expires October 2025
  • National Board of Respiratory Care, registry #168018


Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Red Bay Hospital
11.2021 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Magnolia Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - 07.2022

Respiratory Therapist

North Mississippi Medical Center- Baldwyn Nursing Facility
06.2018 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Couryard Nursing Home
05.2013 - 08.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Meadows Nursing Facility
01.2007 - 03.2013

Nursing

Wallace State Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Care

Itawamba Community College

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Itawamba Community College

High School Diploma -

Tremont High School

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