STACY CULBERT
Newark,DE
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with expertise in acute illness management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and professional bedside manner while providing comprehensive care for patients with respiratory diseases. Skilled in ventilator management, arterial punctures, and patient care documentation. Effective problem solver with a confident and proactive approach to delivering exceptional patient care. Reliable worker with excellent communication, time management, and computer skills. A driven and detail-oriented individual with a desire to use analytical and problem-solving skills to meet goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Virtua- Our Lady of Lourdes
Camden, New Jersey
11.2024 - Current
- Deliver respiratory care to patients, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
- Collaborate with medical teams to enhance patient recovery rates.
- Utilize advanced respiratory equipment to improve patient breathing efficiency.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans for better health results.
- Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments, implement tailored treatment plans, and monitor patient progress to ensure optimal respiratory care outcomes.
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute respiratory care strategies, fostering a patient-centered approach to treatment.
- Explore and implement cutting-edge respiratory therapy techniques, adapting to evolving medical technologies to enhance patient care quality.
- Drive improvements in respiratory care protocols, leading to measurable enhancements in patient recovery rates and overall respiratory health outcomes.
- Provide compassionate care and education to patients and families, empowering them to manage respiratory conditions effectively post-discharge.
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Select Medical Specialty Hospital
Wilmington, DE
09.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to evaluate patient responses to treatments and therapies
- Provided comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases, including COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and sleep apnea
- Managed emergency situations involving airway management or ventilator support
- Administered aerosolized medications using nebulizers or inhalers
- Monitored vital signs while providing oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilation
- Conducted tracheostomy tube changes according to established protocols
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with families and staff members regarding care plans
- Provided airway management techniques such as intubation, extubation, suctioning
- Operated mechanical ventilators to provide appropriate ventilation support for critically ill patients
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals regarding patient's status and care plans
- Initiated and monitored patients requiring various types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Christiana Hospital
Wilmington, DE
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Monitored ICU patients' response to therapy using various modalities such as CPAP, BIPAP, Ventilation Support devices
- Provided airway management techniques such as intubation, extubation, suctioning
- Utilized critical thinking skills to analyze data from arterial blood gas analysis for diagnosis and treatment decisions
- Managed ventilator settings, monitored oxygen saturation levels and administered aerosolized medications
- Assessed patient's condition and evaluated the effectiveness of respiratory therapy treatments
- Applied appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals regarding patient's status and care plans
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, therapies, and progress notes in accordance with department policies
SERVER
Bertuccis
Glen Mills, PA
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs and responding promptly to requests
- Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from first interaction
- Demonstrated ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Prioritized multiple tasks in dynamic environment and stayed calm and composed
- Memorized menu to help diners make informed meal choices
- Processed payments and completed register transactions accurately
- Used focus and memorization skills to keep track of tables and remember orders
- Resolved customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner
- Delivered customer checks and securely processed credit card or cash payments
- Resolved complex technical problems in a timely fashion utilizing problem-solving skills
Education
ASSOCIATES - HEALTH SCIENCE IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Delaware Technical Community College
Wilmington05.2021
Skills
- Acute Illness
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Respiratory Medical Equipment
- Physical Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Ventilator Management
- Arterial Punctures
- Patient Care Documentation
- Oxygen Therapy
- Endotracheal Tubes
- Pulse Oximetry
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Infection Control Techniques
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Tracheotomy Equipment
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Certified Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS
- BLS
- Licensed in Delaware
- Licensed in Maryland
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Virtua- Our Lady of Lourdes
11.2024 - Current
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Select Medical Specialty Hospital
09.2021 - Current
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Christiana Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2021
SERVER
Bertuccis
04.2017 - 01.2021
ASSOCIATES - HEALTH SCIENCE IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Delaware Technical Community College