Thelicia M Green
Orange City
Summary
Respiratory Therapist with over 10 years of experience, exceptional patient care skills working in hospital environments as well as long term care facilities. Facilitating in the treatment of patients experiencing acute and chronic pulmonary conditions. Skilled in-patient assessment, blood gas analysis and interpretation, as well as therapy administration and airway management. Excellent work ethics and patient evaluation skills. Proficient in neonatal delivery and neonatal airway management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist
HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
04.2007 - Current
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing comprehensive therapeutic treatment
- Delivery of oxygen therapy via heated high flow
- Communicated effectively with physicians to improve and provide good patient care
- Provided patient education
- Assessed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as cardiac arrest, rapid response, asthma, COPD, Congestive heart failure, and pneumonia as well as other respiratory issues
- Obtained and analyzed arterial blood gases
- Provided antibiotics bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure equipment.
- Developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve goals.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving high oxygen level therapy, as well as ventilator support.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function and decreased work of breathing.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Respiratory Therapist
Champlin Valley Physician Hospidal
05.2023 - 11.2023
- 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.
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Of Miami Health System
12.2022 - 03.2023
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital Of Sweetwater County
04.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Speciality Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Speciality Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Clinic
07.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Luke University- Warren Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2021
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Spatiality Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2021
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Pulmonary Health Network
10.2011 - 06.2016
- Care, managed and operated mechanical ventilators, for long term vent dependent patient
- Delivery of airway management by performing ventilatory care, weaning parameters, extubation and tracheostomy decannulation
- Provide bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure equipment
- Ensured the safety and well-being of patients
- Provided education to patients and family
- Tracheostomy care management
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Performed Passy Muir Valve trial
- Humidity and aerosol therapy
Education
Associate of Applied Science Respiratory - undefined
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL01.2005
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education and medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment and physical assessment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Acute and Long-term ventilator management
- Precepting and Patient and caregiver education
- BIPAP and heated high flow management
- Adult airway and Neonatal management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care Documentation
- Professional Bedside Manner and strong clinical judgment
- Arterial Punctures
- Diagnostic Tools
Certification
ACLS -Advanced Cardiac Life Support PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support BLS -Basic Life Support NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Champlin Valley Physician Hospidal
05.2023 - 11.2023
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Of Miami Health System
12.2022 - 03.2023
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital Of Sweetwater County
04.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Speciality Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Speciality Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Clinic
07.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Luke University- Warren Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2021
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Spatiality Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2021
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Pulmonary Health Network
10.2011 - 06.2016
PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist
HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
04.2007 - Current
Associate of Applied Science Respiratory - undefined
Daytona State College
ACLS -Advanced Cardiac Life Support PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support BLS -Basic Life Support NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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