Taylor Parker
Aransas Pass,United States
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 2 years of experience in healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
Corpus Christi, TX
11.2020 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, intubations and bedside tracheostomy.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Worked with 840, carescapes, Hamilton-MRI, and voscn ventilators.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Christus Spohn Shoreline
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital Of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Worked on the Rehab unit.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2014 - 03.2018
- Worked on the medical surgical unit.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05.2020
High School Diploma -
Aransas Pass High School
Aransas Pass, TX06.2014
Skills
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Education
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- Airway Management
- Equipment Cleaning
- Breathing Exercises
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Medical Terminology
- Ventilation Management
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Arterial Punctures
- Treatment Administration
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BALS- Basic Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric advance life support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
11.2020 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Student
Christus Spohn Shoreline
05.2019 - 04.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital Of Corpus Christi
11.2018 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
09.2014 - 03.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Del Mar College
High School Diploma -
Aransas Pass High School
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BALS- Basic Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric advance life support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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