Sylvia Byrd
Gainesville,Florida
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at UF Health Shands Hospital, skilled in airway management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective ventilator management and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Recognized for strong clinical judgment and a compassionate bedside manner, ensuring high-quality care for critically ill patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
UF Health Shands Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
EKG Technician
UF Health Shands Hospital
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Assisted in the identification of abnormal heart conditions by recognizing irregularities in patient''s heart rhythms during EKG readings.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of data between departments by uploading completed EKG reports into electronic medical records systems accurately.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL02-2009
Skills
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Treatment administration
- Pulse oximetry
- Ventilator management
- Blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Mechanical ventilation management
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
UF Health Shands Hospital
06.2023 - Current
EKG Technician
UF Health Shands Hospital
11.2021 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist
Santa Fe College
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