Shakti Z Ramcharan
Freeport,NY
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at NYU Langone Long Island Hospital, excelling in patient monitoring and emergency care response. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation management and committed to enhancing patient care through critical thinking and clinical leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
NYU Langone Long Island Hospital
Mineola, NY
02.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory therapy equipment for optimal performance.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
Respiratory Therapist
Catholic Health System (St Joseph Hospital)
Bethpage, NY
09.2018 - 09.2023
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with respiratory disorders.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment.
- Documented patient care activities and treatment outcomes in electronic records.
- Performed intubation and initiation of mechanical ventilation support.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
Respiratory Therapist
North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, New York
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Documented patient care activities and treatment outcomes in electronic records.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Service Leadership
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY08-2018
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Patient monitoring
- Emergency care response
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Equipment setup
- Team collaboration
- Clinical leadership
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Time management
Affiliations
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Yoga
- Volleyball
- Karate
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- Magna Cum Laude (Molloy College)
- 2004 USNKF Junior Olympic Gold Medalist
Additional
- References available upon request
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
NYU Langone Long Island Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
North Shore University Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Catholic Health System (St Joseph Hospital)
09.2018 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Service Leadership
Molloy College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Molloy College
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