Detail-oriented Registered Respiratory Therapist skilled in delivering patient-centered care in critical environments. Expertise in ventilator management and airway maintenance, contributing to effective interdisciplinary collaboration and enhanced patient satisfaction.
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
18 Years 11 Months
AdventHealth | 11.2007 - Current
Advanced Respiratory care in all areas including Critical Care
Performing Airway maintenance procedures
Ventilator Management
Initiating and maintaining non-conventional modes of ventilation
Performing Hemodynamic monitoring
Performing Arterial Cannulation
Respiratory Therapist
10 Months
Select Speciality Hospital | 11.2006 - 09.2007
Administered respiratory therapies to diverse patient populations, ensuring optimal care and comfort.
Monitored and evaluated patients' respiratory status, adjusting interventions as necessary for improved outcomes.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Respiratory Therapist
10 Months
Comp Health Travel Company | 11.2006 - 09.2007
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
4 Years 2 Months
Florida Hospital | 09.2002 - 11.2006
Initiating and maintaining non-conventional modes of ventilation
Initiating and maintaining Inta-Aorta ballon counter pulseation
Performing Autologous transfusions in the operating room
Performing Hemodynamic monitoring
Performing Airway maintenance procedures
Advanced Respiratory care in all ares including Critical Care
Performing Arterial cannulation
Respiratory Therapist
1 Year 3 Months
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center | 06.2001 - 09.2002
Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments.
Respiratory Therapist
2 Years 7 Months
Lenox Hill Hospital | 06.1998 - 01.2001
Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments based on physician orders.
Assisted physicians during bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubation procedures.
Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
Respiratory Therapist
2 Years 7 Months
NYU Medical Center | 06.1998 - 01.2001
Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
2 Years 9 Months
Florida Hospital | 08.1995 - 05.1998
Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
Valencia College | Orlando, FL | 08-1995
Skills
Registered Respiratory Therapist
NBRC
AARC
Florida Society Respiratory care
ACLS
BLS
PALS
NRP
Accomplishments
Proficient in all areas of Respiratory Care
Certification
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
AdventHealth
11.2007 - CurrentRead More
Respiratory Therapist
Select Speciality Hospital
11.2006 - 09.2007Read More
Respiratory Therapist
Comp Health Travel Company
11.2006 - 09.2007Read More
Respiratory Therapist
Florida Hospital
09.2002 - 11.2006Read More
Respiratory Therapist
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2001 - 09.2002Read More
Respiratory Therapist
Lenox Hill Hospital
06.1998 - 01.2001Read More
Respiratory Therapist
NYU Medical Center
06.1998 - 01.2001Read More
Respiratory Therapist
Florida Hospital
08.1995 - 05.1998Read More
Valencia College
Associate of Applied Science from Respiratory Therapist