Sarah Wilson
Anna,TX
Summary
Healthcare professional skilled in respiratory therapy and patient care techniques. Proven ability to provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring patient needs are met with precision and compassion. Proficient in ventilator management and respiratory assessments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Medical City Dallas Hospital
Dallas, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Administer respiratory therapies and monitor patient responses to treatment protocols.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Operate and maintain respiratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory health management and device usage.
- Supervised respiratory therapy team operations to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Implemented training programs for new staff, enhancing team performance and efficiency.
Respiratory Therapist
CHI St. Vincent
Hot Springs National Park, AR
06.2021 - 05.2023
- 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 bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Medication Reconciliation Technician
CHI St.Vincent
Hot Springs National Park, AR
09.2017 - 05.2023
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Improve medication safety by assisting providers and pharmacists by collecting up to date prior to admission medication list for patients admitted to the hospital
- Update and clarify allergy information in patients records
Respiratory Therapy Technician
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, AR
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Adhered to strict infection control measures and verified proper cleaning and sanitation of respiratory equipment prior to each use.
- Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR05-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR05-2015
High School Diploma -
Lake Hamilton High School
Pearcy, AR05-2010
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Patient Relations
- Pharmacy Relations
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Electronic Charting
- Care Plan Management
- Physical assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CPR certified
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Medical City Dallas Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
CHI St. Vincent
06.2021 - 05.2023
Respiratory Therapy Technician
Arkansas Children's Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2021
Medication Reconciliation Technician
CHI St.Vincent
09.2017 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
National Park College
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
National Park College
High School Diploma -
Lake Hamilton High School