Shawn Schultis
Columbia City,IN
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 21 years of experience in acute and outpatient care. Skilled in ventilator management, arterial blood gases, and respiratory treatments. Known for fast response in emergencies, strong patient assessment, and pulmonary education for patients and families. Specializing in many aspects of outpatient procedures including Pulmonary and Cardiac procedures. Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with 18 years in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. ACLS, PALS, BLS, and NRP certified, with strong skills in intubation, ABGs, and patient education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Parkview Huntington Hospital
Huntington, Indiana
02.2008 - Current
- Maintained current certifications in advanced life support to ensure patient safety. ACLS, PALS, BLS and NRP certified.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Monitored ventilator settings and supported airway management.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Administered nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications.
- Administered respiratory therapies to enhance patient lung function and overall health.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Collected arterial blood gas samples and reviewed results.
- Performed pulmonary function testing using spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion studies.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Responded to emergency calls across Parkview Huntington Hospital units.
- Educated patients and families on breathing treatments and home equipment.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures such as stress tests, holter monitoring, and echocardiograms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN05-2005
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Airway management
- Endotracheal intubation
- Oxygen therapy
- Arterial blood gases
- Critical care support
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Outpatient testing
- Patient education
References
- Virginia Lamons Virginia.Lamons@parkview.com
- Melissa Lane Melissa.Lane@parkview.com
- Diana Young Diana.Young@parkview.com
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Parkview Huntington Hospital
02.2008 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Fort Wayne