Stephen Hyde
Cairo,GA
Summary
Paramedic/Respiratory Therapist with over 25 years of experience in healthcare. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. I am experienced working in educational settings. As a current instructor in AHA courses (ACLS, PALS, BLS), Knowledgeable with a strong foundation in respiratory therapy care and patient management. Providing both acute and chronic respiratory support, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Miller County Nursing Home
07.2023 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Health and Manor
08.2020 - Current
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
- Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
- Documented, handled and reported critical values.
- Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, seminars and lectures.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Flight Paramedic
Airevac Lifeteam
06.2010 - 09.2021
- Adhered to flight protocols to protect well-being of patients and staff.
- Assisted pilot with navigation and radio communication.
- Reported and documented medical treatment administered on-site and during transport to healthcare facility.
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Performed emergency life support and treated sick and injured persons at remote locations.
- Monitored supplies and equipment inventory and replenished promptly before another emergency call.
- Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies.
- Presented paramedic basics at schools, cardiopulmonary resuscitation classes, civic groups and public safety agencies.
- Assessed patients and environment, administered CPR and stabilized patients for transport to hospital.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained and increased knowledge by completing 100 hours of professional education programs every 4 years to keep my Flight Paramedic certification current. As well as quarterly Flight Crew Grand Rounds held by the Regional Educator and the Medical Control Physician.
- Provided emergency care by performing all facets of adult/pediatric/neonatal life support. Maintained care of critical patients from the scene or hospital to the specialty center they needed to transferred to for a higher level of care and adhered to physician driven protocols for medical/trauma/cardiac/stroke patients during rotorwing transport.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
- Spearheaded clinical training and orientation for newly hired staff.
- Provided continuing education to community first responders and clinical staff including: Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ Pedicatric Life Support/ Basic Life Support/ Trauma Life Support/ Advanced Medical Life Support/ Advanced Stroke Life Support/ Advanced Burn Life Support.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College For Health Sciences
07.2001
Paramedic Technolgy - Paramedic
Okefenokee Technical College
Waycross, GA06.1998
EMT - EMT
Altamaha Technical College
Jesup, GA01.1996
High School Diploma -
Battery Creek High School
Beaufort, SC06.1989
Skills
- Care Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Problem-Solving
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Care Documentation
- Safety Protocols and Procedures
- Equipment Cleaning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Infection Control
- Patient Care
- Care Plan Management
- Patient Education
- Body Mechanics Competency
- Drug Administration Trained
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Equipment Setup
- Medical Terminology
- First Aid and CPR
- Team Collaboration
- Treatment Administration
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Practice Improvement
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Problem Resolution
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Reliable & Trustworthy
Certification
- Paramedic
- Certified Flight Paramedic
- Respiratory Therapist
- Ameican Heart Association Instructor (ACLS/PALS/BLS)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Miller County Nursing Home
07.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Health and Manor
08.2020 - Current
Flight Paramedic
Airevac Lifeteam
06.2010 - 09.2021
Paramedic Technolgy - Paramedic
Okefenokee Technical College
EMT - EMT
Altamaha Technical College
High School Diploma -
Battery Creek High School
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College For Health Sciences
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