Tiffani Lawrence
Collinsville,VA
Summary
Respiratory Therapist with clinical experience in managing, improving and optimizing complex respiratory care across diverse patient populations. Eager to bring my problem solving, critical thinking, independent decision making and patient/family education experience to a dynamic healthcare environment to continue improving patient care and outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sovah Health - Martinsville
Martinsville, VA
11.2013 - 01.2025
- Managed ventilator and BiPAP support for critical and non-critical patients.
- Provided respiratory care in the ER, CCU, and step-down units.
- Served as team lead, overseeing daily operations, and mentoring team members.
- Trained new hires to ensure seamless integration into the department.
- Precepted respiratory students, offering guidance, and clinical instruction.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Assisted with bronchoscopies.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Jefferson College Of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA05-2013
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Patrick And Henry Community College
Martinsville, VA05-2011
Skills
- Patient and caregiver education
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Clinical decision making
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Respiratory medication administration
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Triaging and prioritizing patient care
- Intubation and airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Pediatric respiratory care
Accomplishments
- 2022 Lifepoint Health Mercy Award nominee
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Virginia respiratory license
- North Carolina respiratory license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sovah Health - Martinsville
11.2013 - 01.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Jefferson College Of Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Patrick And Henry Community College
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