Detailed oriented Intensive Care Respiratory Therapist with current direct patient care experience in the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Units including Trauma, Trauma-Neuro and Pediatric units. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment. Seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Banner Desert Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Administered life-saving interventions, including emergency intubations, mechanical ventilation, nitric oxide setup and administration as well as hemodynamic monitoring ensuring accurate and timely treatment.
Supported multiple high acuity patients in treatment and care planning.
Managed multiple units including up to 8+ intubated patients per shift.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bedside bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Continually communicated 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.
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
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.
Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and 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.
Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Precision Science
05.2016 - 10.2021
Read and interpreted schematics, technical documentation and production orders.
Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
Maintained proper inventory levels.
Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ
12.2020
Skills
Airway Management
Rapid Response
Emergency medical care
Endotracheal intubation
Arterial blood gas analysis
Nitric Oxide Therapy
ICP / EVD monitoring experience
Non-invasive ventilation
Tracheostomy Care
Patient Education
Accomplishments
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Certification
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Renewal date: 7/2025
BLS - Basic Life Support - Renewal date: 7/2025
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Renewal date: 7/2025
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Banner Desert Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Manufacturing Supervisor
Precision Science
05.2016 - 10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
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