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Theresa Sadler

Dexter,MO

Summary

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 18 years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist/Sleep Disorder Specialist

Missouri Delta Medical Center
Sikeston, MO
01.2014 - Current
  • Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Sleep Technology.
  • Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
  • Reviewed physician orders for accuracy prior to initiating any type of diagnostic procedure or treatment plan.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
  • Maintained accurate records of sleep study results and provided feedback on patient progress to physicians.
  • Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
  • Monitored vital signs throughout the duration of the study to ensure patient safety and comfort levels were maintained.
  • Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
  • Performed polysomnography, attended to patient needs during sleep studies and monitored patient data throughout the night.
  • Assisted in the setup of equipment for sleep studies, including EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG and respiratory monitoring devices.
  • Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Hospital Of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
02.2006 - 12.2013
  • Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
  • Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis.
  • Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
  • Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
  • Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.
  • Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
  • Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
  • Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.

Respiratory Therapist

Missouri Delta Medical Center
Sikeston, MO
05.2004 - 03.2006
  • Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
  • Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
  • Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
  • Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO
05.2004

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Cape Girardeau Career And Technology Center
Cape Girardeau, MO
05.2004

High School Diploma -

Bloomfield High School
Bloomfield, MO
05.1982

Associate of Science - General Studies

Three Rivers Community College
Poplar Bluff, MO

Skills

  • Caring Bedside Manner
  • Patient Care Documentation
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Respiratory Equipment Setup

Certification

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Sleep Disorder Specialist
  • Basic Life Support

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist/Sleep Disorder Specialist

Missouri Delta Medical Center
01.2014 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Hospital Of Indiana
02.2006 - 12.2013

Respiratory Therapist

Missouri Delta Medical Center
05.2004 - 03.2006

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Mineral Area College

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Cape Girardeau Career And Technology Center

High School Diploma -

Bloomfield High School

Associate of Science - General Studies

Three Rivers Community College

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