Tara Foster
Neptune City,NJ
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 1-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Respiratory Care paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2022 - Current
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments
Patient Care Technician, Unit Clerk, Cardiac MT
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune City, NJ
09.2013 - Current
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Orchestrated efficient and thorough replenishment of unit supplies to handle forecasted patient loads.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Obtained and organized medical records for office visits and scheduled labs.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Completed daily charge reconciliation to keep billing current and accurate.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance programs to maintain accuracy of results.
- Arranged discharges and patient transportations.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information and directed calls.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine, and special requirements.
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Responded to and resolved diverse patient issues with speedy and knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Charted vital signs and added telemetry strips to charts.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Charted vital signs and added telemetry strips to charts
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Arranged discharges and patient transportations
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge
- Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information and directed calls
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05.2021
Skills
- Breathing Exercises
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- MS Office Proficiency
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Health Information Access
- Ventilator Management
- Dosage Calculation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Acute Illness
- Heavy Lifting
- Arterial Punctures
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Emergency Medical Care
- Patient Care Documentation
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Respiratory Failure
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- Tracheostomy Care
- Endotracheal Tubes
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Infection Control Techniques
- Computerized Time Management Systems
- Nitric Oxide Handling
- Standards of Excellence
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Pulse Oximetry
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Local and State Regulations
- Monitor Patients
- Bronchodilators
- Medication Administration
- Patient education
- Respiratory equipment setup
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS
- NRP
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
09.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Unit Clerk, Cardiac MT
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
09.2013 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Brookdale Community College