Thalia Shomos
Peabody,MA
Summary
Respiratory Therapist with 1+ years of experience in critical care 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
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Massachusetts General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mass General Brigham
06.2023 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
STUDENT RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Mass General Brigham
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained charts that contained patients' pertinent identification and therapy information
- Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears
- Enforced safety rules and ensured careful adherence to physicians' orders
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and use of medications and respiratory equipment
- Read prescriptions, measures arterial blood gases, and reviewed patient information to assess patient condition
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes and consulted with physician if adverse reactions occur.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RTA
Mass General Brigham
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained O2 tanks par level supply and distribution
- Removed and returned stand-by or used respiratory care equipment for processing
- Inspected, clean, test, and maintained respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
PATIENT ACCESS SPECIALIST
Lahey Hospital
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Created new patient charts to include personal and insurance information and reason for visit
- Registered patients by obtaining necessary and accurate financial and demographic information
- Provided excellent customer service to patients and their families
- Protected patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information
- Resolved patient billing issues and collected payments.
OWNER
PW Foods Inc
01.1998 - 09.2020
- Managed the daily operations related to customer service, inventory management, and marketing
- Scheduled deliveries with service vendors or product suppliers
- Defined strategic plans and kept business on track to meet objectives
- Oversaw staff by hiring and terminating, creating schedules, and tracking payroll
- Reviewed financial statements, sales reports, and other performance data to measure productivity.
Education
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) IN RESPIRATORY CARE -
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA05.2023
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory Medication Administration
- Electronic Medical Records
- Medication Administration
- Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Nitric Oxide Therapy
- Patient Education
Awards
- Made Someone's Day Award
- Bravo Zulu Award
Certification
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Massachusetts General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mass General Brigham
06.2023 - Current
STUDENT RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Mass General Brigham
06.2022 - 06.2023
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RTA
Mass General Brigham
01.2022 - 06.2022
PATIENT ACCESS SPECIALIST
Lahey Hospital
10.2021 - 09.2022
OWNER
PW Foods Inc
01.1998 - 09.2020
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) IN RESPIRATORY CARE -
North Shore Community College
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