Tierra Young
Burleson
Summary
Compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Arlington
Arlington
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted physicians with intubations and tracheostomies as needed.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
Carrollton
12.2023 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients in critical care settings.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Dallas
Dallas
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted with intubations, ventilator management, bronchoscopies, chest physiotherapy, oxygen administration, aerosol treatments, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomies and other related procedures.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on their own.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Hunt Regional Medical Center
Greenville
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Support ICU and ED teams with ventilator management, emergency interventions, and airway care.
- Administer BiPAP/CPAP therapies; monitor patient status in critical situations.
- Ensured accuracy of documentation and compliance with clinical standards.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Seton Medical Center Austin
Austin
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Managed ventilator and high‑flow oxygen therapy for critically ill patients.
- Developed individualized care plans based on diagnosis and physician orders.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Titus Regional Medical Center
Mount Pleasant
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with nursing teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Managed acute exacerbation of chronic conditions such as COPD or asthma attacks.
- Participated in rapid response and intubation procedures.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
Richardson
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Health
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX08-2018
High School Diploma -
James Martin High School
Arlington, TX06-2013
Skills
- Mechancial ventilation
- Intubation assistance
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Diagnostic testing
- Ventilator management
- Emergency response
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Arlington
06.2025 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Dallas
04.2025 - 05.2025
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Hunt Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - 06.2023
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Seton Medical Center Austin
05.2022 - 07.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Titus Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
10.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
John Peter Smith Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Tarrant County College
Bachelor of Science - Health
Prairie View A&M University
High School Diploma -
James Martin High School