Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with 5+ years of service in a Trauma 1 center. Collaborates effectively with colleagues to deliver exceptional patient care. Adapts seamlessly to dynamic environments and embraces change. Passionate about continuous learning and committed to advancing in the medical field. Strong work ethic, teamwork skills, and enthusiasm for professional growth make a valuable addition to any facility.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
09.2015 - Current
Company Overview: Respiratory Therapy
Competent in intubations
Comfortable in high stress situations
Trained in a trauma 1 facility
Familiar with the Servo and PB 840 and 980 ventilators
Antibiotic, bronchodilator, and other medication therapies
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
Monitored and weaned patients from ventilators and BIPAPs
Provided therapy modalities such as incentive spirometry, small volume nebulizers, BIPAP, CPAP, and heated high flow nasal cannulas
Performed arterial blood gas sticks and inserted arterial lines
Performed intubations
Vital part of the emergency care team and assisted in many traumas and codes
Cared for post open heart patients in the facility CVICU and weaned the vent per the protocol
Assisted in bed side bronchoscopies
Treated infants with CPAP, high flow nasal cannulas, and surfactant administration
Worked in the pediatric emergency room and provided patients with hour long nebulizer treatments and assisted in conscious sedations
Respiratory Therapy
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Twin Cities Hospital
07.2015 - 09.2015
Placed patients on breathing treatments via small volume nebulizer
Assisted in stress tests and performed EKG's
Worked in the ICU with critically ill patients on the ventilator
Used critical thinking in the Emergency room during emergent situations
Student Respiratory Therapist
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 04.2015
Performed breathing treatments via SVN
Used respiratory modalities such as IPPB and IPV
Performed EKG's
Placed patient on supplemental oxygen therapy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL
01.2015
Skills
ACLS
PALS
NRP
BLS
ABG sticks
Arterial line insertions
NICU
PICU
Cerner
Mckesson
Meditech
Pyxis
Patient education
Patient assessment
Arterial blood gas analysis
Airway management
Tracheostomy care
Non-invasive ventilation
Respiratory equipment setup
Respiratory medication administration
Endotracheal intubation
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Patient care documentation
Electronic medical records
Treatment plan development
Coaching and mentoring
Physical assessments
Diagnostic tools
Patient needs assessment
Trends research
Pulse oximetry
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NRP
PALS
RRT
Organizationsvolunteerwork
Member of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Member of the Florida Society for Respiratory Care
Member of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
Volunteered after Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe
Member of the Junior League of the Emerald Coast
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
09.2015 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Twin Cities Hospital
07.2015 - 09.2015
Student Respiratory Therapist
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 04.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Wallace State Community College
ACLS
BLS
NRP
PALS
RRT
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Nova Southeastern University
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