Shantavia Wheeler
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Registered respiratory therapist with several years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing copd, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Compassionate Respiratory Therapist, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional patient care and support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
RML Specialty Hospital
Chicago, IL
12.2010 - Current
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Glenshire Nursing Home
Respiratory Therapy Department
Niles, Illinois
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging, and labeling medications.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Courtyard Healthcare
Respiratory Therapy Department
Berwyn, Illinois
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
CNA
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
River Grove, Illinois
05.1997 - 12.2007
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Respiratory Therapy Department
River Grove, Illinois
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Coordinated with medical staff to manage medication shortages, finding suitable alternatives without compromising care.
- Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Respiratory Therapist
Meadow Brook Manor
Lagrange, Ohio
10.2005 - 02.2006
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Triton College
River Grove, IL05-2004
Certificate -
Triton College
River Grove, IL05-1996
Skills
- Patient and caregiver education
- Physical assessments
- Spirometer reading
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Tracheostomy care
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator management
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Equipment cleaning
- Equipment setup
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
RML Specialty Hospital
12.2010 - Current
Glenshire Nursing Home
Respiratory Therapy Department
01.2009 - 12.2010
Courtyard Healthcare
Respiratory Therapy Department
01.2007 - 01.2009
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Respiratory Therapy Department
01.2006 - 01.2007
Respiratory Therapist
Meadow Brook Manor
10.2005 - 02.2006
CNA
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
05.1997 - 12.2007
Associate of Applied Science -
Triton College
Certificate -
Triton College