Sofiya Mohammed
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 10 years of experience in Adventist healthcare settings, (Equipment Tech and Respiratory Therapist). Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
WOMC
Silver Spring, MD
03.2011 - Current
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, seminars and lectures.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC05.2006
Skills
- Patient and caregiver education
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Relationship building
- Multitasking
- First Aid/CPR
- Work ethic
- Decision-making
- Communication
- Outpatient care
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Languages
Amharic
Professional
Afan Oromo
Limited
English
Professional
Certification
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
WOMC
03.2011 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of The District of Columbia