Steven Carlson
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 32 years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
COPD Respiratory LLC
Cheyenne, WY
10.2017 - Current
- CPAP and BIPAP setup and management.
- Follow up with patients after setup.
- Oxygen setups.
- Customer service.
- Intake.
Respiratory Therapist
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center - West Campus
Cheyenne, WY
01.1992 - 10.2017
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Arterial blood gas sampling.
- Intra-aortic ballon pump.
- 1992-2000 staff therapist
- 2000-2012 unit based educator.
- 2008-2011 Sleep lab RPSGT Registry number 13569.
- 2011-2017 staff therapist.
Medic 91B30
California Army National Guard
Santa Ana, CA
03.1980 - 03.1992
Education
Certificate of Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05-1991
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, CA06-1980
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient and Caregiver Education
Affiliations
- Enjoy being with my wife and dogs.
- Camping
- Traditional black powder shooting and traditional archery.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
COPD Respiratory LLC
10.2017 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center - West Campus
01.1992 - 10.2017
Medic 91B30
California Army National Guard
03.1980 - 03.1992
Certificate of Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy
Orange Coast College
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
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