Sarah Foust

Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland

Cleveland, TN

10.2020 - Current

Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management and intubations.
Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Provided emergency care to patients.