Healthcare professional skilled in respiratory therapy and patient care techniques. Proficient in ventilator management and respiratory assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective treatment administration and collaborative care planning, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork in high-pressure environments. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring patient needs are met with precision and compassion.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Register Respiratory Therapists
Temple Hospital-Jeanes Campus
08.2021 - Current
Administer respiratory therapy treatments, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to clinical protocols.
Monitor patient progress and adjusted treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
Perform arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
Maintain patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Educate patients and families on respiratory care techniques, enhancing understanding of condition management.
Evaluate pulmonary function tests, interpreting results to inform therapeutic interventions.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mainline Health-Lankenau Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Administer respiratory therapy treatments to patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions.
Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Maintain accurate patient records in electronic health systems, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
Monitor and evaluate patient responses to therapies, adjusting treatment protocols as necessary.
Adjust ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
Manage and operate mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provide emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
Educate patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment usage for home care.
Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
Work with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Correctional Officer
City Of Philadelphia
06.2004 - 07.2021
Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within facility.
Conducted regular inspections to identify potential safety hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
Collaborated with law enforcement and social services to coordinate inmate rehabilitation programs.
Trained new staff on operational protocols, emergency procedures, and conflict resolution techniques.
Developed reports on inmate activities and incidents for review by management and legal authorities.
Enforced facility rules and regulations consistently to uphold order and discipline among inmates.
Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
Registered Nurse- Observation Unit at Temple University Hospital- Jeanes CampusRegistered Nurse- Observation Unit at Temple University Hospital- Jeanes Campus
Relief Team Leader /Nutrition Ambassador at Temple University Hospital Jeanes CampusRelief Team Leader /Nutrition Ambassador at Temple University Hospital Jeanes Campus