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Tawnya Okelberry

SLC,UT

Summary

Healthcare professional skilled in respiratory therapy and patient care techniques. Proven ability to provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring patient needs are met with precision and compassion. Proficient in ventilator management and respiratory assessments.

Overview

1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2015 - Current

Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators, ensuring optimal function during critical care interventions.

Monitoreded patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.

Guided patients in proper use of respiratory equipment, including oxygen therapy, ventilators, and aerosol therapy to promote effective treatment.

Work with healthcare teams to build care plans for patients.

Educated families on respiratory care techniques and equipment usage to enhance patient support.

Coached new staff on respiratory therapy protocols and best practices to ensure high quality patient care.

Maintained equipment cleanliness and performed routine checks for safety.

Patient Care Technician

Intermountain Healthcare
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2006 - 09.2015

Assisted patients with mobility, hygiene, and daily living activities to promote independence and comfort.

Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and comfort tasks.

Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to the staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.

Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.

Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families and staff members.

Assisted with patients admissions, discharges and transfers.

Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.

Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure a safe environment for patients.

Cross-trained as a health unit coordinator to assist with inputting patient information into the charting system upon admission and discharge.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
08-2015

Skills

  • Respiratory assessment
  • Airway management
  • Patient care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Medical terminology
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
  • CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital
09.2015 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Intermountain Healthcare
05.2006 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Weber State University