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Taylor Nix

Littleton,CO

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist with 6 years of experience known for delivering exceptional patient care in hospital environments. Experience working with patients with chronic lung conditions, asthma and traumatic pulmonary conditions requiring close care and innovative treatment approaches including Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Highly skilled during normothermic regional perfusion cases, working closely with a variety of surgeons to optimize organ retrieval for organ donation. Great, positive attitude, able to communicate as a team player to create optimal treatment plans between physicians and nursing staff.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Denver Health
10.2019 - Current
  • Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans, including educating patients and family members on proper use of respiratory equipment to improve patient outcomes.
  • Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required, including VA ECMO for hypothermic cardiac arrests.

Medical Scribe

Living Well Family Medicine
11.2017 - 10.2019
  • Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
  • Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
  • Increased overall productivity of clinical staff by providing real-time scribing support during high-volume shifts, enabling better focus on direct patient care.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

PIMA Medical Institute
Denver, CO
08-2019

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell, NM
06-2012

Skills

  • ECMO specialist proficient in making flow and sweep changes per ABGs and patient's fluid status
  • Aiding with placement of cannulas with OR team for VA & VV ECMO
  • Proficient in both Surgical/Trauma ICU & Medical ICU
  • Patient Care Documentation
  • Patient Data Management Systems
  • Respiratory Medical Equipment
  • Proficient in NICU and PICU settings
  • Clinical Leadership, as well as being trained as Relief Charge Therapist

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • License: Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)-Colorado RTL.0006159
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP.

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Denver Health
10.2019 - Current

Medical Scribe

Living Well Family Medicine
11.2017 - 10.2019

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

PIMA Medical Institute

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

New Mexico Military Institute

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