Sheila Butt
7338 Major Ave, Norfolk,Virginia
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, excelling in airway management and emergency response. Proficient in administering advanced respiratory care protocols and advocating for patient needs. Known for a compassionate bedside manner and expertise in bronchial hygiene techniques, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in critical care settings.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
736 N. Battlefield Blvd
12.2007 - Current
- Managed airway using mechanical ventilators.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
Maryview Medical Center
3636 High St. Portsmouth VA 23707
02.1998 - 11.2007
- Managed airway using mechanical ventilators.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
500 Cherry St. Bluefield WV 24701
06.1984 - 01.1998
- Managed airway using mechanical ventilators.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Education
Associate Of Science - Respiratory Technology
California College For Health Science
National City, CARespiratory Therapy
Beckley College
Beckley, WVSkills
- Respiratory care protocols
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Treatment administration
- Physical assessments
- Patient education
- Caring bedside manner
- Equipment setup
- Medical record documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emergency medical care
- Equipment cleaning
- Patient needs assessment
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NRP
PALS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
12.2007 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Maryview Medical Center
02.1998 - 11.2007
Respiratory Therapist
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
06.1984 - 01.1998
Associate Of Science - Respiratory Technology
California College For Health Science
Respiratory Therapy
Beckley College