Tharun Eapen
New Hyde Park,NY
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist with expertise in mechanical ventilation and patient assessment. Proficient in arterial blood gas analysis, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Strong commitment to patient safety and collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Eager to contribute to team success. Motivation and drive to learn new innovations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
A.Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility
Uniondale, New York
05.2022 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
- Monitored and evaluated patient responses to treatments and adjusted as needed.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards in care delivery.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
Respiratory Therapist
Northwell Health
Manhasset, New York
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Documented patient progress and treatment interventions in medical records.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Respiratory Therapist (Agency Contract)
NYCHHC South Brooklyn Health
Brooklyn, NY
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Assisted in emergency situations with critical care interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York University
New York (City), NY05-2020
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05-2017
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Equipment calibration
- Patient assessment
- Patient safety
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Determination
Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist - New York State License # 010655 - 2019
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
A.Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility
05.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist (Agency Contract)
NYCHHC South Brooklyn Health
10.2021 - 03.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Northwell Health
11.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Long Island University