Skyla Griffith
Aurora,CO
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in respiratory therapy, prepared for impactful roles in patient care. Known for effective collaboration and adaptability in high-pressure environments. Brings expertise in pediatric critical care and respiratory treatments while upholding highest standards of patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
Aurora, CO
09.2022 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Developed innovative approaches for noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing rates of intubation.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Provided emergency response support during critical situations, such as code blue events or rapid response activations.
- Optimized team performance by providing training, mentoring, and feedback to fellow therapists.
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
St. Anthony Central Hospital
Lakewood, CO
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Contributed to efficient patient care by setting up, calibrating, and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Streamlined department operations by managing inventory levels and ensuring timely restocking of essential supplies.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Managed orders for patient home respiratory equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Professional Services
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO12-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Denver08-2022
Skills
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Tracheostomy care
- Bronchial hygiene
- Endotracheal intubation
- Electronic medical records
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Ventilator management
- Clinical leadership
- Caring bedside manner
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
09.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
St. Anthony Central Hospital
10.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Professional Services
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute