Shellie Smith
Morgan,UT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Intermountain Healthcare Primary Children's Hospit
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2009 - Current
- Managed and operated up to as many as eight mechanical ventilators per day to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Trained new employees as clinical coach.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
HIS Specialist II
Intermountain Healthcare LDS Hospital
Salt Lake City
11.2005 - 08.2008
- Gathered medical charts from discharged patients, alphabetize them, and put them away.
- Gather charts from specific doctors lists so they could come into medical records office to sign them.
- Worked closely with medical staff and researchers needing charts to review.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Weber State University
Ogden, UT12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05.2008
Skills
- Mechanical Ventilators and Life Management in Pediatric, Newborn, and Cardiac Intensive Care Units As Well as Management of Patients with Tracheostomy, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, and Various Respiratory Diseases
- Verbal and Written Communication
- MS Office Proficiency
- Patient and Family Advocacy with Creative Solutions
- Coaching and Mentoring Including Patient and Caregiver Education
- Respiratory Equipment Setup with Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Excellent negotiation skills for compromising with all team members when opinions differ
Hobbies
- Amigurumi
- Freeze Drying
- Gardening
- Camping
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Intermountain Healthcare Primary Children's Hospit
06.2009 - Current
HIS Specialist II
Intermountain Healthcare LDS Hospital
11.2005 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Weber State University