Stacia Ferguson

• I Love taking care of people. Started in 1987 through 1996 when I stepped back to take care of my 2 daughters. No

97 through 1996 when I stepped back to take care of my 2 daughters. Now I would like to go back to work and help people breathe.

• Administered respiratory therapies to patients in critical and non-critical care settings.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapy based on assessments.

• Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Monitored patients' vital signs and respiratory status during therapy sessions.
• Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment.
• Conducted lung function tests to assess patients' respiratory health.
• Maintained and calibrated respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
• Provided emergency support in critical care situations as needed.
• Documented patient progress and therapy outcomes in electronic health records.
• Provided emergency care, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
• 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.
• Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
• Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
• Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
• Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
• Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
• Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
• Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.