Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with mental health challenges.
Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
Respiratory Therapist
University of Minnesota Fairview Masonic Childrens Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation of patients within the hospital setting.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Respiratory Therapist
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2018 - 11.2022
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Respiratory Therapist
Hennepin County Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
Patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation on patients within the hospital infant through adult.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2018
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Medical Receptionist
U.S. Navy
09.2010 - 12.2013
Worked to increase efficiency in scheduling patient appointments, lab test delivery, etc
Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Education
Master of Science - Education- Counseling, Clinical Mental Health
University of Wisconsin Superior
12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Midwestern State University
12.2019
Associate of Arts and Science - Respiratory Therapy
PIMA Medical Institute
07.2017
Associate of Arts And Sciences -
Everett Community College
06.2015
Skills
Patient Care Documentation
Patient and Family Advocacy
Mental health assessment
Motivational interviewing
EMDR trained
Child and Family therapy
Military/First Responder
Treatment plans
Suicide risk assessments
Verbal and Written Communication
Collaboration of Multidisciplinary teams
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
Human Development Center
08.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
University of Minnesota Fairview Masonic Childrens Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Hennepin County Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2018 - 11.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2018
Medical Receptionist
U.S. Navy
09.2010 - 12.2013
Associate of Arts and Science - Respiratory Therapy
PIMA Medical Institute
Master of Science - Education- Counseling, Clinical Mental Health