Sherri Williams
Tunica,MS
Summary
I have 10+ years of traveling therapy working in various hospitals in various cities. I have acquired all skills of respiratory therapy
Overview
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1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Traveling Therapist
Various, Various
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN10.2000
Skills
- Outpatient care
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Spirometer reading
- Dosage calculation
- Physical assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Diagnostic tools
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient Care
- Emergency Care
- Respiratory Therapy
- Treatment Planning
- Tracheotomies
- Critical Care
- Airway Management
- Patient education
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Excellent Communication
- Data Entry
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
Affiliations
NBRC, AARC
Certification
BLS
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
reading, shopping, traveling
I just enjoy meeting new people
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Traveling Therapist
05.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
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