Sreeprasad Sasi
Doha
Summary
Dedicated respiratory therapist with 9+ years of experience providing comprehensive care across diverse healthcare settings. Expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating respiratory disorders including COPD, asthma, and acute respiratory failure. Skilled in operating and managing advanced equipment like ventilators and oxygen therapy devices. Strong knowledge of arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and airway management. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans. Committed to delivering compassionate patient care while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and industry standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Hamad Medical Corporation
11.2018 - Current
- Responsible to assist in the care of patients with respiratory diseases dependent on conventional or unconventional mode of ventilation
- Escorted critically ill patients requiring ventilatory support abroad for continuity of care
- Provides orientation, education and training as needed to respiratory therapists/nurses/doctors
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, demonstration and interpretation of arterial blood gases and consulted with physicians if adverse condition occurs
- Participates in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication and teamwork
- Treats colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times
- Have hands on experience in performing intubation, LMA insertions and other emergency airway protective management
- Have spent exhaustive hours in the following units of Hospital: a) MICU b) TICU c) NICU d) Accidents & Emergency Dept
- Pulmonary Function Testing: Skilled in conducting comprehensive PFTs, including spirometry, lung volume measurement, and diffusion capacity testing, to assess lung function and identify respiratory conditions.
- Diagnosis and Analysis: Proficient in interpreting PFT results to diagnose a variety of pulmonary disorders such as COPD, asthma, and restrictive lung diseases. Collaborated with physicians to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plans.
- Experienced in preparing patients for testing, explaining procedures, and ensuring comfort throughout the process. Adept at maintaining detailed patient records and ensuring the accuracy of test results.
- Ensured compliance with established protocols and standards, maintaining high accuracy and reliability in test results through regular equipment calibration and quality control checks.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Worked closely with respiratory therapists, pulmonologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care and improve patient outcomes.
- E) PFT, Chronic, OT& Diagnostic Departments
Respiratory Therapist
Kasturba Medical College and Hospital
07.2015 - 09.2018
- Worked in a hospital with total strength of 1600 with 48 wards
- Conducted clinical rounds and prepare respiratory care plan for intensive care and ward patients
- Discussed with physician colleagues regarding treatments like initiation, weaning of mechanical ventilation, airway secretion clearance this also includes modifications of any existing respiratory care therapies
- Initiated and participated in rescue therapies such as prone positioning, high frequency ventilation, airway pressure release ventilation, inverse ratio ventilation for patients diagnosed with severe ARDS
- Assisted in procedures like arterial line insertion and sampling, central venous pressure monitoring, independent lung ventilation, chest physiotherapy and other airway secretion clearance therapies
- Conducted polysomnography type2 device
- Regularly participated as instructor in American Heart Association BLS and ACLS program
- Mentored Respiratory Therapy Interns and junior colleagues
- Conducted educational classes on basic and advanced life support and mechanical ventilation for students.
Education
BSc Respiratory Therapy -
Sri Ramachandra University
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India 12.2014
Skills
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Mechanical ventilation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Medication Administration
- Bronchial Hygiene Techniques
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary function testing and diagnosis
- Spirometer reading
- Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Infection Control
- Patient Care
- Coaching and Mentoring
Coursesachievements
- Participated as a delegate in the 13th National Conference of the Indian Association of Respiratory Care (IARC) held at Bengaluru, India on October 2018.
- Participated in the 11th National Conference of the Indian Association of Respiratory Care (IARC) held from 6th to 8th October 2017 at Kochi, India as a delegate.
- Participated in a Mini workshop on "Mediation and Learning" on 25th May 2017.
- Attended workshop on "Pedagogic and Personal Effectiveness" from 1st to 5th July 2016 organized by Manipal Center for Professional and personal Development (MCPD).
- Joint Organizing Secretary for CME on Advanced Mechanical Ventilation conducted in Manipal on 15th May 2016.
- Attended workshop on Pulmonary Function testing, conducted by Chest Research Foundation, Pune on 16th - 19th March 2016.
- Attended CME on "Updates in Cardiac Electrophysiology" conducted by Department of Physiology and Cardiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal held on 24th March 2016.
- Attended CME cum Workshop on "Tuberculosis Updates" - Commemorating World TB Day conducted by Department of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal on 12th March 2016.
- Attended Mini workshop on "Shiboleths in Faculty Development" organized by Manipal Center for Professional and Personal Development held on 6th January 2016.
- Attended RESCARE 2015 the 9th National Conference of Indian Association of Respiratory Care (IARC) held at Kovai Medical Center and Hospitals, Coimbatore on 17th - 18th October 2015.
- Attended an update on "ECMO-A Bridge to Life" conducted by Department of Anaesthesiology and Perfusion Technology, Manipal on 11th October 2015.
- Attended CME on Basic Mechanical Ventilation conducted by Department of Anaesthesiology and Department of Respiratory Therapy held on 2nd August 2015.
- Attended SLEEPCON 2014, International Conference on sleep disorders cum workshop on Polysomnography conducted by Nithra Institute of Sleep Sciences held on 18th April 2014 in Chennai, India.
- Attended seminar and training program on "Humidification in Respiratory care and Recent advances in Oxygen Therapy" conducted by Fisher and Paykel Healthcare India Pvt Ltd held on 5th December 2014 in Coimbatore.
- Attended CARE 2013 "Recent Advances in Allied Health Sciences" Conducted by Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai on 7th September 2013.
- Attended RESCARE 2013, 7th National Conference of Indian Association of Respiratory Care (IARC) held on 16th - 18th October 2013 in Cochin, Kerala, India.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Sasi K V
- Mother's Name: Shylaja V R
- Date of Birth: 09/16/92
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Visa Status: Qatar Residence Permit Valid
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Hiking
- Listening to Music
Certification
- Fundamentals critical care support (FCCS)- Society of critical care medicine- March 2024- March 2028
- Pediatric life support (PLS) ERS European resuscitation council- Feb 2024-Feb 2027
- Advanced medical life support (AMLS) EMC European resuscitation council - January 2024 - January 2027.
- Licensed Respiratory therapist Department of Healthcare Professions, Qatar
References
- Ramesh Unnikrishnan, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Department of Respiratory Therapy, Hamad medical corporation, Not Available, Doha, QATAR, ++974 50545945, rameshkris19@gmail.com
- Dr. Koushik Mathivanan, Associate Professor and Registrar, Department of Pulmonology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospital, Sri Ramachandra University, Not Available, Chennai, INDIA, +91 98946 78080
Additional Information
Legal information:
Passport No: Z7491953
Place of issue: Doha
Date of issue: 29/11/2023
Date of expiry: 28/11/2033
Disclaimer
I do hereby confirm that the information given in this resume is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. In case of any error or omission is found at later date, I shall be liable for the consequences.
Languages
Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam
Native language
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Advanced
C1
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Hamad Medical Corporation
11.2018 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Kasturba Medical College and Hospital
07.2015 - 09.2018
BSc Respiratory Therapy -
Sri Ramachandra University