Sosna Temesgen
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with hands-on experience in mechanical ventilation and emergency care. Proficient in patient assessment and education, ensuring optimal respiratory therapy outcomes. Compassionate Respiratory Therapist skilled in administering oxygen therapy and performing CPR. Expertise in monitoring respiratory status and maintaining critical care equipment, aiming to enhance patient recovery and safety in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
DC, DC
10.2024 - Current
- Administered oxygen therapy under supervision of licensed staff.
- Assisted in patient assessments and monitored respiratory status.
- Prepared and maintained respiratory equipment for treatment sessions.
- Educated patients on respiratory care techniques and equipment usage.
- Documented patient responses to therapies in medical records.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
Respiratory Therapist
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
DC, DC
10.2024 - Current
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapsit
UDC
DC05-2024
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient assessment
- Emergency care
- Oxygen therapy
- Equipment maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Patient education
- Emergency medical care
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapsit
UDC
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