Shayln Behnk
St. Paul,NE
Summary
Seasoned Registered Respiratory Therapist with a vast background in respiratory care and life support treatment. Strengths lie in critical thinking, patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency procedures implementation. Noted for advancing patient-centered care and improving patient outcomes through diligent monitoring and education. Significant impact made in previous roles by enhancing protocol adherence and promoting team collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
CHI Health St. Francis
Grand Island, NE
2009.05 - Current
- Provided emergency respiratory support during critical and emergency situations in the hospital, including respiratory distress and cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments for respiratory illnesses, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders and protocols.
- Operated advanced respiratory equipment while ensuring adherence to maintenance protocols for optimal functionality.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing, ECG and holter/heart event monitor application.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and treatment options to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Collaborated with medical teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Trained new staff on best practices in respiratory care and safety measures.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Nebraska Methodist College
Omaha, NE2009-05
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation-Initiation and management
- CPAP/BiPAP initiation and management
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial Line placement and management
- Arterial blood gas collection and analysis
- Diagnostic testing-PFT, ECG
- Respiratory medication administration
- Medication administration
- Neonatal intensive care
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Care plan management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- End-of-life care
Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist - State of Nebraska
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
CHI Health St. Francis
2009.05 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Nebraska Methodist College