Tammy Colley
Ashland,KY
Summary
ACLS
BLS
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Encompass Health
04.2022 - Current
- I am a staff respiratory therapist responsible for aerosol treatments, MDIs, Oxygen therapy, EKGs, ABGs, AVAPS/CPAP/BIPAP, PEP therapy, CPT, tracheostomy care and weaning, admission assessments and patient and family education.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center
Huntington, WV
09.2022 - 10.2024
- I was a staff respiratory therapist responsible for intubation, mechanical ventilation, aerosol treatments, ABGs, chest physiotherapy, CPAP/BIPAP therapy, sputum samples, and patient and family education.
Respiratory Therapist
OneStaff Medical, ARH Hazard
Hazard, KY
10.2021 - 01.2022
- I performed a variety of respiratory therapy including mechanical ventilation, AVAPS, BIPAP, CPAP, CPT, ABGs, PEP therapy, Oxygen administration, aerosol treatments, EKGs, and patient education.
- 12 week travel contract.
Respiratory Therapist
Soliant, Select Specialty Hospital
Charleston, WV
04.2021 - 06.2021
- I performed a variety of respiratory therapy including mechanical ventilation, Trach care and weaning, intubation, bronchoscopies, CPT, BIPAP, CPAP, aerosol treatments, Oxygen administration, MDIs, and patient education.
- 8 week travel contract.
Respiratory Consultant
PEL/VIP, Boyd Nursing and Rehab
Ashland, KY
12.2020 - 01.2021
- I worked as a respiratory consultant to develop care plans for covid-19, COPD, and CHF patients.
- Contract
Respiratory Therapist
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
Huntington, WV
07.2020 - 10.2020
- I performed a variety of respiratory therapy including mechanical ventilation, Trach care and weaning, intubation, BIPAP, CPAP, MDIs, aerosol treatments, PEP therapy, IS, CPT, EKGs, and patient education.
Respiratory Therapist
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital
Ashland, KY
12.2001 - 04.2020
- I was responsible for a variety of respiratory therapy including mechanical ventilation, intubation, bronchoscopies, bedside spirometry, ABGS, Oxygen administration, aerosol treatments, and patient education. I also served as a technical consultant for the ABG lab to help ensure Joint Commission compliance.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2009
Diploma - Respiratory Therapy
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH01.1995
Skills
Aerosol therapy
Arterial blood gas analysis
Bronchial hygiene
Airway management
Patient education and counseling
Noninvasive ventilation
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Respiratory monitoring
Tracheostomy care
Respiratory therapy
Ventilator management
Oxygen therapy
Respiratory equipment setup
Strong clinical judgment
Equipment cleaning
Intubation
Medication administration
Infection control
Medical terminology
Patient care documentation
Care planning
Patient instruction
Emergency medical care
Professional bedside manner
Treatment plan development
Equipment setup
Patient needs assessment
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Pulse oximetry
Patient and caregiver education
Mechanical ventilation management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Excellent communication
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center
09.2022 - 10.2024
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Encompass Health
04.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
OneStaff Medical, ARH Hazard
10.2021 - 01.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Soliant, Select Specialty Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021
Respiratory Consultant
PEL/VIP, Boyd Nursing and Rehab
12.2020 - 01.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
07.2020 - 10.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital
12.2001 - 04.2020
Diploma - Respiratory Therapy
Collins Career Center
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University