Suzanne Bottoms
Trenton,FL
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 30 years of experience in acute hospital settings and in non-acute medical and provider offices. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, and airway management of patients from premature infants to the elderly with lung disease. Skillful in providing expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Ocala Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 05.2024
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations
- Provided emergency care to patients
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment
Respiratory Therapist
Advent of Ocala
05.2011 - 06.2019
- Neonatal intensive care unit - Level 1
- Worked at Stand Alone ER TimberRidge - EKGs, Intravenous catheter insertion and management
- Triaged patients and provided emergency response in cases of distress or failure
- Ventilator set up and management including intubation and weaning protocol
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans
- Conducted metabolic studies to determine amount of nutrition to support patient's lungs
Respiratory Therapist
Ocala Pulmonary Associates
03.2008 - 05.2011
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function
- Conducted 6 minute "Walks" to determine patient's need for oxygen at home
- Evaluated patients prior to physician examinations and assessment
Respiratory Therapist
Munroe Regional Medical Center
06.1995 - 04.2008
- Trauma Center - Level 2 - Provided emergency airway support in trauma situations such as gunshot wounds, car accidents, stabbings, SIDS
- Set up and take down of emergency airway medical equipment
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines and protocols
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05-1995
Skills
- Ventilation Management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Arterial line placement & management
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Medication administration
- Intubation
- Brochoscopies
- Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified Neonatal advanced life support (NALS)
- Certified in CPR/AED (BLS)
- Certified Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Certified Initial trauma life support (ITLS)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Ocala Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 05.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Advent of Ocala
05.2011 - 06.2019
Respiratory Therapist
Ocala Pulmonary Associates
03.2008 - 05.2011
Respiratory Therapist
Munroe Regional Medical Center
06.1995 - 04.2008
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Santa Fe College
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