Sarah Wilkinson
Coatesville,PA
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 9 years of experience working with adult, pediatric and neonatal patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Seasoned in level III NICU with expertise in high stress situations. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, PIE, asthma and bronchitis. Seasoned in medication administration and knowledge. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
2009.08 - Current
- Manage and operate mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aid physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluate patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Work with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinate with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Work in level III NICU, assisting in intubations and high level of care for neonates.
Surgical Coordinator/ Personal Assistant
Penn Medicine Women’s Specialty Center
2009.08 - 2015.08
- Coordinated with hospital to set up surgeries for breast/gyn oncology surgeons.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
- Updated patient records to reflect upcoming surgeries and medical histories.
- Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations and referrals ahead of scheduled surgeries.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA03.2015
Skills
- Charge therapist/ NICU trainer
- Airway management
- Assisting with intubations and bedside procedures
- Ventilator and non-invasive management
- Discuss treatment regimens with physicians
- ABG acquisition with clinical adjustments
- Curosurf administration/ LISA procedure
- Jet/draeger ventilator, nitric, bubble cpap, opti flow
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS/CPR)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Rapid Response Team/Neonatal Rapid Response Team/Code Team
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
2009.08 - Current
Surgical Coordinator/ Personal Assistant
Penn Medicine Women’s Specialty Center
2009.08 - 2015.08
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
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