Sylvia Smith
Hershey,PA
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with Number years of experience in Type healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
07.2002 - 06.2019
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Holy Spirit Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Polyclinic Medical Center
09.1982 - 01.2000
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Education
Associate Degree In Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA12.1976
Skills
- Emergency Medical Care
- Respiratory Conditions
- Tracheostomy Care
- Blood Gas Collection and Analysis
- Patient Care Documentation
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Staff Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Respiratory Medical Equipment
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Metered Dose Inhalers
Timeline
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
07.2002 - 06.2019
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Holy Spirit Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2002
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Polyclinic Medical Center
09.1982 - 01.2000
Associate Degree In Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Philadelphia
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