Stephanie Oswald
Parkesburg
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 12 years of experience in both acute care and outpatient healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Pulmonology Associates, INC.
06.2018 - Current
- Works in a high volume, fast paced outpatient Pulmonary Office. Job functions include but not limited to handling all the ordering for outpatient respiratory equipment (ie: oxygen, nebulizers, cpt vest, noninvasive ventilators).
- Triaging sick calls and ordering appropriate medications under the doctors guide.
- Provides education on medications, equipment, services, etc.
- Performs Pulmonary Function Testing, Alpha-1 Testing, O2 Desaturation Walking Tests.
- Works with the hospitals on providing respiratory home care upon discharge.
- Knowledge in eclinical works emr and Epic.
- Knowledgeable in biologic therapy and prior authorizations.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Main Line Health - Paoli Hospital
05.2011 - 10.2021
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
West Chester University
West Chester, PA05.2011
Skills
- Patient Care Documentation
- Equipment Setup
- Clinical Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Advocacy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Equipment Cleaning
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Spirometer Reading
- Patient Education
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Intubation
- Emergency Medical Care
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Tracheostomy Care
- Outpatient Care
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Response
- Home Care Planning
- Ventilator Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- End-of-Life Care
- Airway Management
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Time Management
- Bronchial Hygiene Techniques
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Oxygen Therapy
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Pulmonology Associates, INC.
06.2018 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Main Line Health - Paoli Hospital
05.2011 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science -
West Chester University
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