Stacy OBannon
Little Chute
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, excelling in patient assessment and emergency care. Proven ability to educate patients on respiratory equipment and advocate for their needs. Skilled in mechanical ventilation and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Theda Care Reginal Medical Center
Appleton
08.2019 - 06.2025
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Telemetry/Health Care Screener
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center
Appleton
03.2012 - 08.2019
- Demonstrated knowledge of arrhythmias and their management through appropriate interventions.
- Provided education about cardiac monitoring to nurses, other healthcare professionals, and family members.
- Reviewed ECG tracing strips for accuracy before submitting them for physician review.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms, analyzed data, and reported findings to medical staff.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Facilitated group workshops on topics such as mindful eating, meal planning, label reading, grocery shopping on a budget.
- Provided education around the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and other lifestyle factors.
Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate IV Tec
Gold Cross Ambulance Service
Menasha
03.2007 - 02.2012
- Performed advanced medical procedures such as airway management, IV insertion, intubation, and splinting of fractures.
- Provided basic life support including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use.
- Assessed patients' conditions by taking vital signs, performing physical exams, and interpreting EKG readings.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding patient needs.
- Attended community outreach events to educate the public about safety measures.
- Prepared reports for insurance companies or other agencies.
- Transported patients to hospitals via ambulance or helicopter when necessary.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
North East Technical College
Green Bay, WI05-2022
Certificate of Technical Studies - EMT Basic & Intermediate IV Tech
Northeast Technical College
Green Bay, WI05-2008
Certification - Fire Fighter Level 1 & 2
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI04-2000
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Mechanical ventilation
- Medication administration
- Emergency care
- Respiratory equipment training
- Data analysis
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Verbal and written communication
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient advocacy
- End-of-life care
- Equipment setup
- First aid and CPR
- Tracheostomy care
Certification
- I am BLC, ACLS & NRP Certicifed (along with my CRT * RRT Lic)
- 12 Lead Class (10 years experiance in cardiac Rhythms)
- Phlembotomy, IV and ABG experiance
- Healthcare education Life 180*
Volunteer
- Vanden Broek Fire Dept - Volunteer firefighter for 11 years
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Theda Care Reginal Medical Center
08.2019 - 06.2025
Telemetry/Health Care Screener
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center
03.2012 - 08.2019
Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate IV Tec
Gold Cross Ambulance Service
03.2007 - 02.2012
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
North East Technical College
Certificate of Technical Studies - EMT Basic & Intermediate IV Tech
Northeast Technical College
Certification - Fire Fighter Level 1 & 2
Fox Valley Technical College
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