Sarah Welling

Executed setup and scoring of pneumograms on infants across various care environments, including home and NICU.

Provided education to families regarding apnea monitor functionality, troubleshooting methods, and infant CPR.

Assessed apnea monitor usage through home visits, including data download and scoring.

Completed adult home oxygen evaluations while resting and during ambulation with O2 titration assessments.

• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
• Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
• Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
• Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
• Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
• Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
• Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
• Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
• Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.