Tamberlyn Young
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Highly skilled Respiratory Therapist with broad experience in managing patients with diverse respiratory diseases. Strengths include comprehensive knowledge of respiratory care procedures, adeptness in patient assessment and ventilation management, and ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Previous roles reflect significant contributions towards improving patient outcomes through delivery of quality respiratory care.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Sparrow Hospital
Lansing, MI
12.1990 - 08.2024
- Performed diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function testing.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- 20 years experience neonatal care
- Four years home care (DME)
- Pulmonary Rehab
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI06-1992
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Pulmonary function screenings
- Treatment Administration
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment Cleaning
- Patient and caregiver education
- Spirometer reading
- Patient Care
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Equipment Setup
- Tracheostomy Care
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Pulse oximetry
- Ventilator management
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Licensed RRT
- Certified in CPR
Accomplishments
- Retired after 34 years
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Sparrow Hospital
12.1990 - 08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lansing Community College
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