Summer Shirley
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Diligent Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Lovelace Health System, excelling in patient education and PAP therapy management. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective collaboration and clinical decision-making. Skilled in PAP therapy and sleep medicine education, and committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lovelace Westside Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored sleep study participants to measure and record patient data such as vitals during polysomnogram and positive airway pressure support.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving positive airway pressure support.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Registered Respiratory Therapist-PAP Specialist
Lovelace Health System
12.2020 - 11.2024
- Direct patient care and education given on a one-on-one basis.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Lovelace Westside Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2020
- Helped to complete procedures such as EEGs and PSGs.
- Attached electrodes to patients using adhesives.
- Monitored patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments or video recording equipment.
- Gathered, documented and tracked test results for physician interpretation.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Human And Social Sciences
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM05-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM04-2016
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Medication administration
- Ventilator management
- Clinical decision making
- Electronic medical records
- Endotracheal intubation
- Airway management
- Oxygen therapy
- Treatment administration
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lovelace Westside Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist-PAP Specialist
Lovelace Health System
12.2020 - 11.2024
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Lovelace Westside Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Human And Social Sciences
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Central New Mexico Community College
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