Tawnya McConic
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist known for developing tailored care plans and collaborating with healthcare teams. Expertise in delivering emergency care and educating patients on respiratory treatments, resulting in improved patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Hendricks Medical Center
Abilene, Texas
01.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to enhance patient understanding of respiratory treatments and improve overall care outcomes.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Respiratory Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Lubbock, TX
09.2019 - 2022
- Administered inhaled medications, and used proactive therapies prescribed by physicians.
- Completed EKGs and assessments to determine patients' needs in the rehab facility.
- Assisted in monitoring patients' respiratory conditions and vital signs.
- Documented patient responses to treatment in medical records accurately.
Respiratory Therapist
Maxim Healthcare
Dallas, Texas
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Administered prescribed respiratory therapies and treatments.
- Provided care for patients with tracheostomies post-COVID-19.
- Assisted in monitoring patients' respiratory conditions and vital signs.
Respiratory Therapist
Prime Staffing
New York, New York
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Maintained optimal function of mechanical ventilators, capnometers, and aerosol generators to deliver reliable treatments.
- Set up, operated, and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient with COVID-19.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in monitoring patients' respiratory conditions and vital signs.
Respiratory Therapist
UMC Hospital
Lubbock, TX
08.2007 - 04.2020
- Provided patient education.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Participated in training sessions on new respiratory care technologies and practices.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
South Plains College
Levelland, TX05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Management
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TXSkills
- Respiratory assessment
- Mechanical ventilation
- Emergency care
- Patient education
- Patient care coordination
- Treatment planning
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Home care planning
- Care plan management
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient instruction
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Patient and caregiver education
- Team collaboration
- Patient needs assessment
- EMR management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Treatment administration
- Relationship building
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Hendricks Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Maxim Healthcare
01.2021 - 03.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Prime Staffing
04.2020 - 07.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2019 - 2022
Respiratory Therapist
UMC Hospital
08.2007 - 04.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
South Plains College
Bachelor of Science - Management
Wayland Baptist University