Tammie DeLong
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist with 20+ years of experience. Proven track record of assessing patient response to planned care and maintaining patient charts and information in accordance with HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines. Dedicated to providing quality care and ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Christus Health
11.2005 - Current
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Created staffing assignments and supervised staff
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Fusion Medical Staffing
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- 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.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Learned and adapted to new patient charting systems
- Floated to different departments and hospitals as needed
Respiratory Therapist
Christus Health System
07.1999 - 05.2005
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Created staff assignments and supervised staff
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Arkansas Community College
Hope, Arkansas06.1999
Bachelor of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northwestern State University
Skills
- Infection Control
- Diagnostic Tools
- Treatment Administration
- Patient and caregiver education
- Spirometer reading
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Ventilation Management
- Medication side effect knowledge
- Tracheostomy Care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Equipment Setup
- Clinical Leadership
Timeline
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Fusion Medical Staffing
12.2021 - 05.2022
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Christus Health
11.2005 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Christus Health System
07.1999 - 05.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Arkansas Community College
Bachelor of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northwestern State University
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