Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Certification
Timeline
Shawndell Szynski

Shawndell Szynski

Osceola,IN

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Respiratory Therapist with 14 years of experience in the healthcare setting working with geriatric, adult, pediatric and neonatal patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Recognized as a strong mentor, preceptor and educator. Skilled in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, life support equipment, airway management and to evaluate, treat and care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders while always maintaining the patient at the center of the core.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Elkhart General Hospital
09.2009 - 09.2022
  • Worked as RRT in level III trauma center.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Conducted airway resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, trach downsize and intubations.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
  • Tracheostomy management.
  • Provided care in critical care Covid-19 unit managing ventilated pts in supine and prone positions.
  • Provided inhaled Nitric Oxide to labor and delivery expecting mothers.
  • Attended C-sections to provide airway management to newborn babies.
  • Preceptor for new hires.
  • Training and evaluating students during their rotations.
  • Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, South Bend, IN
05.2009

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Verbal communication
  • Customer service
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective time management
  • Life support equipment management
  • Patient education
  • Rehabilitation
  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Acute Illness

Accomplishments

    Outstanding preceptor award from the Ivy Tech College of Respiratory Therapy program class of 2018-2019.

Additional Information

REFERENCES

Donna Anderson, RRT

Respiratory Therapist

(260) 336-1030

anderson3426@sbcglobal.net

Cheryl Hartman, RN

Branch Director Traditions Hospice

(574) 535-8810

cheryl.hartman@traditionshealth.com

Renee Miller, RN, MSN, MHA

Manager 4W, Med Surg, PEDS

(574) 364-4016

Rmiller13@goshenhealth.com

Certification

Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS and ACLS current

NBRC member current

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Elkhart General Hospital
09.2009 - 09.2022
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Associate of Science, Respiratory Therapy

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