Tenetra Harris
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
09.2021 - Current
- Performs respiratory care process across the continuum to deliver age and developmentally appropriate patient-family-centered care.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Respiratory Therapist
Emory Decatur Hospital
- Delivered therapies such as oxygen therapy, helium-oxygen therapy, and CPAP therapy to meet patients' treatment goals
- Used blood gas analyzers, co-oximeters, and pulse oximetry to develop deeper understanding of patients' current symptoms and underlying conditions
- Monitored patient pulmonary health by analyzing blood work, breath sounds, and x-rays
- Responded calmly in rapidly-changing situations to stabilize patients and restore optimal respiratory function
- Instructed patients on correct use of respiratory care devices and procedures for continued at-home care
- Assisted with intubation of patients and managed artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance
- Completed blood gas analysis, and other assessments to determine patients' needs
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies, and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians
- Set up, operated and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient
- Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness
- Administered breathing treatments and utilized specialty gases to treat patients with various lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumothorax, and pulmonary edema
- Responsible for collaborating with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and specialists to give each patient the best possible care
- Relayed the results of tests to physicians and worked with them to address abnormalities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawerenceville, Ga02.2019
Associate of Science - Pre Nursinf
Atlanta Metro Stae Colloge
Atlanta, GaHigh School Diploma -
Columbia High School
Decatur, GaSkills
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
- Patient Care
- Treatment Administration
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Clinical Leadership
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
09.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Emory Decatur Hospital
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Gwinnett Technical College
Associate of Science - Pre Nursinf
Atlanta Metro Stae Colloge
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
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