Tammy Garner
Calera,AL
Summary
Professional respiratory care provider with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health Brookwood
01.2004 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL12-1996
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Bronchial hygiene
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Life Support Training
- Nebulizers
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health Brookwood
01.2004 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Shelton State Community College
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