Tiffani Hendershot
Orlando,FL
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with six years of experience working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about the use and operation of respiratory equipment with strong clinical skills. Covid-19 vaccinated.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Advent Health Orlando
Orlando, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Placed arterial lines in critical ICU patients when indicated
- Management of ventilators and high flow oxygen devices
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Tracheostomy exchanges
Travel Respiratory Therapist6
Therapy Staff
Newark, Ohio
07.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Soliant Healthcare
Orlando, FL
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
United Hospital Center
Bridgeport , WV
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ruby Memorial
Morgantown , WV
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Washington State Community College
Marietta, OH05.2018
High School Diploma -
Parkersburg South High School
Parkersburg05.2013
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Ekg certified
- Lead therapist experience
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood draw expert
- Arterial line placement specialist
- Professional bedside manner
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Diagnostic tools
- Strong clinical judgment
- Physical assessments
- Emergency Care
- Treatment Planning
- Airway Management
- Patient care and education
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- BLS/ACLS/PALS
- Critical thinking
- Training & Development
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Covid-19 Safety Protocols
- Flexible & Adaptable
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Advent Health Orlando
01.2023 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist6
Therapy Staff
07.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Soliant Healthcare
08.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
United Hospital Center
08.2019 - 08.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ruby Memorial
06.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Washington State Community College
High School Diploma -
Parkersburg South High School