SPERRA KOYAH
Brunswick,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented professional specializing in respiratory therapy. Known for strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, contributing to effective care planning and respiratory health management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RRT
BLYTHEDALE CHILDREN HOSPITAL
Valhalla, New York
01.2025 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Educated families on respiratory health, equipment use, and home care techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for children.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
The Bronx, New York
03.2007 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
The Bronx, New York
06.2008 - 06.2017
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members concerning the health status of the patient.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - RESPIRAATORY CARE
WESCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Valhalla, NY06-2006
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Medical record documentation
- Care planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Professional bedside manner
Accomplishments
- GEM AWARD/ MONTEFIORE WAKEFIELD (MAGNET) HOSPITAL
Timeline
RRT
BLYTHEDALE CHILDREN HOSPITAL
01.2025 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
06.2008 - 06.2017
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
03.2007 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - RESPIRAATORY CARE
WESCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE