Theresa Simon
Summary
Licensed Respiratory Therapist with fifteen years of experience in fast-paced healthcare environments. Demonstrates a strong ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide quality patient care. Proficient in ventilator management and respiratory assessments. Embodies a high degree of integrity, compassion, emotional stability, and resilience. Enthusiastic to grow professionally by transitioning from a career in respiratory to critical care nursing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- Extern
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
01.2024 - Current
- Enhance quality of patient care by assisting nurses with routine checks and monitoring vital signs.
- Increase patient satisfaction through empathy and timely response to their needs.
- Facilitate patient hygiene and comfort by assisting with personal care tasks.
- Contribute to clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control and safety guidelines.
Respiratory Therapist
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Manage ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provide emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress as part of a rapid response and code team.
- Aide physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Polysomnographic Technologists
Sleep Disorder Center of LA
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Operated polysomnography equipment to record electrical activity of brain waves and other physiological variables in pediatric and adult populations.
- Explained study procedures, findings and diagnoses to patients to promote understanding of disorders and recommended treatments.
- Assisted physicians in the development of treatment plans for patients with sleep disorders.
Respiratory Therapist
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
Respiratory Therapist
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Utilized advanced technology to treat patients with a variety of cardiopulmonary diseases in both pediatric and adult critical care units
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA05-2025
Master of Business Administration -
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Science
Louisiana State University Health Science Center
New Orleans, LA05.2009
Skills
- Airway management
- Epic charting system
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment management
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association, 08/01/23
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Program, American Heart Association, 08/01/23
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program, American Heart Association, 08/01/23
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Program, American Heart Association, 01/01/23
- Certified Respiratory Therapist, National Board of Respiratory Care, 08/01/22
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, 06/01/16
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, National Board of Respiratory Care, 11/01/08
Timeline
RN- Extern
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
01.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Polysomnographic Technologists
Sleep Disorder Center of LA
01.2015 - 01.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2015
Respiratory Therapist
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2012
Master of Business Administration -
McNeese State University
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association, 08/01/23
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Program, American Heart Association, 08/01/23
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program, American Heart Association, 08/01/23
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Program, American Heart Association, 01/01/23
- Certified Respiratory Therapist, National Board of Respiratory Care, 08/01/22
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, 06/01/16
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, National Board of Respiratory Care, 11/01/08
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sowela Technical Community College
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Science
Louisiana State University Health Science Center
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