Terence Canty
RRT
Augusta,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 15-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in respiratory therapy paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
Augusta , GA
04.2015 - Current
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Provided expert care for patients receiving HFNC , Bipap and Mechanical ventilators in response to Covid 19 symptoms
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Treated spinal cord injury patients for over six years with various modalities including Mechanical ventilators, CPT vest ,BIPAP,CPAP,cough assist and insertion and removal of trachs.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Respiratory Therapist
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia , SC
05.2006 - 06.2017
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Performed pulmonary function test, metabolic charts and methacholine challenge to improve diagnosis of Asthma.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC09.2009
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Outpatient care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical Care
- Emergency Care
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Professional bedside manner
weight lifting ,fishing and singing are my hobbies
These activates help me to stay grounded and relieve stress during these unpredictable times.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
04.2015 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Lexington Medical Center
05.2006 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Midlands Technical College
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