Susan Dougan
Van Buren,AR
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (Registry No. 29701) and Adult Critical Care Specialist (RRT-ACCS) with over 20 years in ICU settings. Delivered exceptional respiratory care and advocated for patient needs across various hospital departments. Committed to ongoing education and professional growth to maintain high standards of care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
01.1978 - Current
- Provided emergency respiratory support in critical care situations.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and oxygen levels during therapy sessions.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient progress and treatment effectiveness.
- Documented patient responses and treatment adjustments in medical records.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Westark Community College
Fort Smith, AR08-1990
Certification
- Arkansas State Medical Board ( RCP-0718 ) Expires 2/28/2027
- BLS Provider issued 10/29/2025: Expires 10/2027
- ACLS Provider issued 10/29/2025: Expires 10/2027
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health Fort Smith
01.1978 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Westark Community College