Tanya Section
Evergreen,AL
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Evergreen Medical Center, excelling in mechanical ventilation management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective care planning. Skilled in administering advanced respiratory therapies and advocating for patient needs, ensuring comprehensive respiratory care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Evergreen Medical Center
06.2001 - Current
- Worked alongside healthcare professionals to achieve high levels of patient care.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- 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.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Education
Respiratory
California College Health And Science
Los Angeles, CA05.2001
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Patient and caregiver education
- Drug administration trained
- Spirometer reading
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care documentation
- Pulmonary function screenings
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Medical terminology
- Outpatient care
- Relationship building
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Care planning
- Patient instruction
- Blood gas analysis
- Care plan management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient needs assessment
- Treatment administration
- Airway management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Dosage calculation
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Evergreen Medical Center
06.2001 - Current
Respiratory
California College Health And Science