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Susan Williams

Queens ,NY

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 30 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. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Rockaway Care Nursing Home
Queens, NY
04.2020 - Current
  • Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
  • Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.

Respiratory Therapist Director

Bellevue Hospital
Manhattan, NY
10.2014 - 12.2020

Respiratory Therapist

North Shore LIJ Laboratories
Long Island, NY
12.2012 - 12.2015

Respiratory Therapist

Peninsula Hospital
Queens, NY
01.2000 - 04.2012

Respiratory Therapist

King County Hosptial
Brooklyn, NY
10.1992 - 01.2000

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

HHC Bellueve School Of Respiratory
Manhattan, NY
05-1992

Skills

  • Patient Advocacy
  • Infection Control
  • Diagnostic Tools
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Equipment Setup
  • Patient Education

Certification

  • Certification Number:1685562
  • License Number:003957-01

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Rockaway Care Nursing Home
04.2020 - Current

Respiratory Therapist Director

Bellevue Hospital
10.2014 - 12.2020

Respiratory Therapist

North Shore LIJ Laboratories
12.2012 - 12.2015

Respiratory Therapist

Peninsula Hospital
01.2000 - 04.2012

Respiratory Therapist

King County Hosptial
10.1992 - 01.2000

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

HHC Bellueve School Of Respiratory
  • Certification Number:1685562
  • License Number:003957-01
Susan Williams