Susan Michelle Auffart
Cincinnati
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Veterans Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Perform multiple facets of Respiratory care including but not limited to airway management, ventilator management, bronchoscopy, aerosol therapy, arterial blood gas procurement and analysis.
- Series: 0651 - Grade: 11
- Hours per week: 40
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Daniel Drake Center
12.2017 - Current
- Duties include: Ventilator management and liberation, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, NIV setup and management, ABG procurement and analysis, IPV, cough assist and other various bronchial hygiene therapies, surgical airway management and patient/family education.
- Hours per week: 30
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jewish Hospital
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Duties included: Ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, NIV setup and management, ventilator transport, ABG procurement and analysis, bronchial hygiene therapies, BAL procedure, and intubation assist.
- Hours per week: 36
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bethesda North Hospital
07.2007 - 11.2015
- Duties included: ventilator setup and management, Nitric Oxide setup and management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapies, ABG procurement and analysis, NIV setup and management, ventilator transport, patient education. I was one of three therapists who helped implement a COPD program. I stayed prn at this facility until 2018. Prior to my departure the program had received positive results with out COPD patient's.
- Hours per week: 36
Education
Bachelor's degree - Healthcare Informatics
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY01-2011
Associate's degree - Respiratory Care
University of Cincinnati
Batavia, OH01-2008
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Tracheostomy care
Job-related training
As a staff respiratory therapist at Trihealth I helped implement a COPD education program that showed positive data results.
Additional information
- Throughout my respiratory therapy career I have participated in hospital committees including: Awards and Recognition and the United Way Giving Back campaign.
- I was a super user/resource for the I-STAT machine and would recertify the therapists in the respiratory care department at Bethesda North Hospital.
- I support various charities including: St. Jude, Wounded Warriors and the SPCA.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Veterans Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Daniel Drake Center
12.2017 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jewish Hospital
11.2015 - 12.2017
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bethesda North Hospital
07.2007 - 11.2015
Bachelor's degree - Healthcare Informatics
Northern Kentucky University
Associate's degree - Respiratory Care
University of Cincinnati