Shaka Smith RRT
SPRING,TX
Summary
Seasoned respiratory therapist with several years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist III
Vibra Healthcare
Houston , TX
10.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members concerning the health status of the patient.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Registered Respiratory Therapist III
Nexus Children's Specialty Hospital
Shenandoah, TX
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist III
Harris Health System - Ben Taub General Hospital
Houston, TX
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
Donation Clinical Specialist
LifeGift
Houston, TX
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated closely with fellow practitioners to discuss clinical cases and determine appropriate therapies.
- Facilitates a consistent process for organ, tissue and eye donation by formulating systems that measure potential donor outcomes against mutually defined goals.
- Function as the designed resource within the hospital related to organ, tissue and eye donation.
- Maintain relationships and communication between hospital departments.
- Identification and resolution of issues related to organ, tissue and eye donation.
Respiratory Therapist II
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Humble , TX
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Registered Respiratory Therapist I
Harris Health System - Ben Taub General Hospital
Houston , TX
06.2010 - 08.2016
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
College Station Medical Center
College Station, TX
12.2007 - 06.2010
- Addressed complaints or issues raised by patients or their families regarding respiratory services provided by the team.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the respiratory therapy department.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and training to new staff members in the respiratory therapy department.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
ATI Career Institute
Dallas01-2007
Associate of Applied Science - Science
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX12-2005
Skills
- Educating patients and families
- Strong clinical judgement
- Clinical leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- TMB
- RRT
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist III
Nexus Children's Specialty Hospital
12.2023 - 01.2025
Registered Respiratory Therapist III
Vibra Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist III
Harris Health System - Ben Taub General Hospital
10.2021 - 08.2023
Donation Clinical Specialist
LifeGift
12.2020 - 03.2021
Respiratory Therapist II
Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist I
Harris Health System - Ben Taub General Hospital
06.2010 - 08.2016
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
College Station Medical Center
12.2007 - 06.2010
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
ATI Career Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Science
Cedar Valley College
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