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Tara Stewart
Respiratory Therapist
Byron,Minnesota
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 24-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in ACLS, BLS paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
09.2020 - Current
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as laryngoscopy during cardiopulmonary exercise tests, mucus clearance with tracheobronchomalasia patients.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to exercise such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions and understanding of disease process.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
02.2006 - 09.2020
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, and pleural catheters.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs.
- Provided patient and family education on a variety of topics such as inhaler and nebulizer use, mucus clearance, oxygen use, asthma, bronchiectasis, and interstitial lung disease.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
10.2001 - 02.2006
- Performed Preoperative examination to patients in coordination with Anesthesiologists, and nurses.
- Conducted patient history and personal information interviews to assist Anesthesiologist.
- Performed electrocardiograms, arterial and venous blood draws in preparation for surgery.
Respiratory Therapist
American HomePatient
Rochester, MN
07.1997 - 06.1998
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided oxygen needs assessments for patients.
- Provided oxygen and respiratory equipment to patients homes and set up and provided education on equipment.
- Communicated with providers at various hospitals to provide quality care for patients in their homes.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management for patients within their homes.
Respiratory Therapist
St. Olaf Hospital
Austin, MN
07.1996 - 07.1997
- 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.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
07.1995 - 06.1996
- Performed high level cleaning and disinfection of respiratory equipment and ventilators.
- Assisted Respiratory Therapists in ICU and hospital floors by providing equipment and supplies to patients as needed and/or requested by Respiratory Therapist.
- Performed electrocardiograms on patients in hospital.
- Prepared and tested equipment such as ventilators for use by Respiratory therapist in hospital.
Waitress
Chardonnay
Rochester, MN
04.1992 - 06.1994
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
- Prepared specialty desserts for customers for special occasions.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Set tables for fine dining experience.
Customer Service Representative
Dison's Drycleaning
Rochester, MN
06.1990 - 06.1992
- Provided customer service to clients bringing in drycleaning.
- Sorted and organized all orders by client
- Dealt with customers complaints and reconciled any issues.
- Ran cash register and internal audits and bank deposits.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
Waitress
Michael's Restaurant
Rochester, MN
05.1990 - 07.1991
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Enlisted coworkers' assistance for multi-order delivery to avoid spilling or dropping food.
- Prepared specialty desserts for customers for special occasions.
- Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
Waitress
Bonanza Sirloin Pit
Rochester, MN
05.1987 - 03.1989
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mayo School of Health Related Science
Rochester, MN 05.1994 - 05.1996
Skills
Spirometer reading
Physical assessments
Professional bedside manner
Diagnostic tools
Patient and family advocacy
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 9 staff members.
- Documented and resolved Epic issues which led to improved patient care and communication with staff.
- Achieved training of staff through effectively helping with Epic health record via becoming a superuser.
- Traveled to Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Florida campus to assist with Epic health record Go-live training of staff.
- Performed interim supervisory duties.
- Placed into production Go Spiro home spirometry program and trained other staff and patients on set up and use of device.
Software
Certification
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic
09.2020 - Current
Certified Asthma Educator AE-C
11-2010
Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic
02.2006 - 09.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic
10.2001 - 02.2006
Respiratory Therapist
American HomePatient
07.1997 - 06.1998
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
07-1997
Respiratory Therapist
St. Olaf Hospital
07.1996 - 07.1997
CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
07-1996
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Mayo Clinic
07.1995 - 06.1996
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mayo School of Health Related Science
05.1994 - 05.1996
Waitress
Chardonnay
04.1992 - 06.1994
Customer Service Representative
Dison's Drycleaning
06.1990 - 06.1992
Waitress
Michael's Restaurant
05.1990 - 07.1991
Waitress
Bonanza Sirloin Pit
05.1987 - 03.1989