Teila Bell
SpecialtyCare
Jacksonville
19
years of professional experience
Skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and ECMO Specialist with 7 years of critical care experience in Level I Trauma and ICU settings. Expertise in adult and pediatric ECMO, advanced mechanical ventilation, and arterial blood gas interpretation. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring staff and enhancing patient outcomes through innovative practices and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Work History
ECMO Specialist
3 Years 4 Months- Assisted physician, perfusionist, and clinical staff with ECMO processes and equipment to ensure optimal patient care. Utilized knowledge of ECMO, laboratory machines, and patient care monitors to support clinical operations. Monitored and adjusted ECMO circuit settings (pump flow, sweep gas) to maintain physician-established parameters, enhancing patient stability.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans for ECMO patients.
- Administered ECMO support for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal device performance and patient safety.
- Trained and mentored new staff on ECMO protocols, enhancing team competency and patient outcomes.
Respiratory Therapist
3 Years 10 Months- Provided respiratory care in level 1 trauma center, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in adult ICUs and cancer center to ensure adherence to respiratory protocols. Facilitated patient transport within hospital to ensure timely care.. Utilized various ventilator modalities and weaning protocols to optimize patient respiratory function. Intubation assist and extubation. ABG analysis, ECMO therapist certified, and orient new hires.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and device usage for improved compliance.
- Mentored junior therapists in best practices for patient assessment and therapeutic interventions.
Certified Nurse Assistant II
4 Years 4 Months- Worked under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisted patients with activities of daily living, and monitored vital signs.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, enhancing patient safety and workflow efficiency.
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
Internship
4 Months- Working side by side with a RRT, doing their everyday routine while expanding knowledge of the profession. Giving treatments, management of mechanical ventilators, evaluating patients to attempt to get them on their home regimens, assisting with emergent situations within the hospital, advocating for patients, working w physicians to provide the most appropriate therapies for our patients.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Certified Nurse Assistant
4 Years 3 Months- Assisted registered nurse in patient care tasks., assist Physicians with procedures on Mother/Baby unit, help patients with daily activities. Cross trained as Unit Secretary.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Certified Nursing Assistant
Skills
Adult & Pediatric ECMO
Critical Care
Mechanical Ventilation
Airway Management
Hemodynamic Monitoring
ABG Analysis
Ventilator Weaning
Trauma Care
ICU Patient Management
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient Safety
Precepting & Staff Education
Timeline
ECMO Specialist
SpecialtyCare
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
06.2019 - 04.2023Read More
Internship
Wake Forest Baptist Health
01.2019 - 05.2019Read More
Certified Nurse Assistant II
Atrium Health
02.2015 - 06.2019Read More
Certified Nurse Assistant
Overlake Medical Center
02.2008 - 05.2012Read More
Forsyth Technical Community College
Associate of Science from Respiratory Therapy
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Forsyth Technical Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant
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