Scott P. Essink
LINCOLN
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist Team Lead with expertise in patient assessment, ventilator management, and treatment planning. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective collaboration and education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
State Of Nebraska - Department Of Health And Human Services
Lincoln
12.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop patient-centered treatment plans that optimize care outcomes.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress during respiratory therapy sessions.
- Maintained compliance with health department regulations and policies.
- Coordinated management and maintenance of respiratory devices to ensure optimal performance and patient safety.
- Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare teams to enhance understanding and support during treatment.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Hospice Care Therapist
National HME
LINCOLN
03.2010 - 01.2021
- Delivered individual therapy sessions to clients across diverse settings, fostering therapeutic relationships.
- Created individualized treatment plans addressing specific client needs and goals, enhancing engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate client care.
- Applied evidence-based practices to inform therapeutic interventions, ensuring alignment with best practices.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Helget Home Care
Omaha
11.2009 - 10.2011
- Administered respiratory treatments and therapies according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment plans based on observations to optimize recovery.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and effective use of equipment to enhance self-care.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Provided direct patient care for respiratory therapy needs in home settings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE12-2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Ventilator management
- Respiratory therapy techniques
- Treatment planning
- Equipment calibration
- Patient education
Certification
- Licensed Respiratory Care with State of Nebraska
Accomplishments
- I am on the State Board of Directors for the Nebraska Society for Respiratory Care (our State regulatory board)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
State Of Nebraska - Department Of Health And Human Services
12.2011 - Current
Hospice Care Therapist
National HME
03.2010 - 01.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Helget Home Care
11.2009 - 10.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Southeast Community College