Taylor Reffler
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Respiratory Care Practitioner with over six years of experience in critical care environments, excelling in ventilator management and patient advocacy. Demonstrates a proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through collaborative teamwork and innovative respiratory therapies. Committed to advancing healthcare practices by leveraging critical thinking skills and maintaining adaptability in high-pressure situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist- Full Time
Banner Health, University Medical Center
03.2026 - Current
- Manage critical patients in units including NICU, PICU, and adult ICUs.
- Administered respiratory therapies and monitored patient responses to treatment protocols.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and home care techniques.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in respiratory therapy procedures.
Respiratory Care Practitioner-Full time
Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Manage respiratory care in Level 4 NICU, PICU, PCICU, and Level 1 Trauma ED, enhancing patient oxygenation and health outcomes.
- Collaborate with medical teams to ensure optimal respiratory care for critical pediatric patients, achieving significant health improvements.
Respiratory Care Practitioner-Travel contract
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed critical respiratory therapies in MSICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, improving patient outcomes.
- Performed thorough ABG analyses to guide treatment decisions, leading to tailored respiratory therapies and improved patient outcomes.
Respiratory Care Practitioner-Travel contract
St Davids Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Manage ventilators in MSICU, CVICU, STICU, Level 2 Trauma ED with Hamilton C3/C1, Servo I.
- Collaborate with RNs, physicians to extubate cardiothoracic post-op patients effectively.
- Executed precise ventilator management strategies, enhancing patient recovery rates and ensuring optimal respiratory function.
Respiratory Care Practitioner-Travel contract
Vanderbilt Medical Center
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported staff across MSICU, CVICU, Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU, Burn Unit during staffing shortages.
- Implemented respiratory therapy protocols in Level 1 Trauma ED, enhancing patient outcomes.
Respiratory Care Practitioner-Full time
Banner Healthcare
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Implemented Drager V500, Servo U ventilators, achieving significant improvements in care quality.
- Collaborated in MSICU, ED, ensuring high standards of respiratory care delivery.
Respiratory Care Practitioner-Full time
Northwest Medical Center
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Supported bronchoscopies and cardioversions, improving procedural efficiency and patient care.
- Collaborated on stress tests and arterial line insertions, ensuring precise execution and safety.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ10-2019
Skills
- Ventilator Management
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Emergency Medicine
- ABG Analysis
- Airway Management
- Critical Thinking
- Trauma Care
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Pediatric/Neonatal Care
Certification
- RRT Certification, Oct 2029 - NBRC
- Basic Life Support, Jul 2026 - BLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, May 2026 - ACLS
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, May 2026 - PALS
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Jan 2027 - NRP
Honors
Lambda Beta National Honor Society
Additional information
- Professional Licenses
- TN #8428
- AZ #033390
- TX #RCP02005690
- WA #LR61434340
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist- Full Time
Banner Health, University Medical Center
03.2026 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner-Full time
Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt
05.2024 - 12.2025
Respiratory Care Practitioner-Travel contract
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 04.2024
Respiratory Care Practitioner-Travel contract
St Davids Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Respiratory Care Practitioner-Travel contract
Vanderbilt Medical Center
08.2022 - 01.2023
Respiratory Care Practitioner-Full time
Banner Healthcare
06.2021 - 08.2022
Respiratory Care Practitioner-Full time
Northwest Medical Center
10.2019 - 06.2021
Associates of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute